2019 House Bill 4926 / 2020 Public Act 194

Revise "personal property tax" details

Introduced in the House

Sept. 10, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Lynn Afendoulis (R-73)

To revise methods used by local governments to calculate the taxable value of commercial tools and equipment ("personal property) and industrial property for purposes of receiving state reimbursements of taxes that are foregone to locals under a complex system of exemptions and subsidies for property taxes that are levied on these assets. This bill applies to intermediate school district “enhancement millages,” and is part of a package comprised of House Bills 4926 to 4930.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Oct. 2, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Jan. 21, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 5, 2020

Passed in the House 96 to 9 (details)

To revise methods used by local governments to calculate the taxable value of commercial “personal property” (tools and equipment) and industrial property for purposes of receiving state reimbursement of foregone taxes under the complex system of exemptions and subsidies for property taxes that are levied on these assets. This bill applies to intermediate school district “enhancement millages,” and is part of a package comprised of House Bills 4926 to 4930.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 6, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Sept. 10, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 23, 2020

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To revise methods used by local governments to calculate the taxable value of commercial “personal property” (tools and equipment) and industrial property for purposes of receiving state reimbursement of foregone taxes under the complex system of exemptions and subsidies for property taxes that are levied on these assets. This bill applies to intermediate school district “enhancement millages,” and is part of a package comprised of House Bills 4926 to 4930.

Received in the House

Sept. 24, 2020

Passed in the House 96 to 9 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 15, 2020