2006 Senate Bill 1039 / Public Act 577

Exempt "silent auction" fundraiser profits from sales tax

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 8, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To exempt from sales tax auction sales by non-profit organizations of objects sold for more than they are actually worth, as in "silent auctions" or similar fundraising activities.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

April 20, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 26, 2006

Amendment offered by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect 60 days after the governor signs it.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 26, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

June 7, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 14, 2006

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To exempt from sales tax auction sales by non-profit organizations of objects sold for more than they are actually worth, as in "silent auctions" or similar fundraising activities.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2006