2013 House Bill 4397 / Public Act 257

Move back deadline to place local tax and bond issues on ballot

Introduced in the House

March 7, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Rob VerHeulen (R-74)

To require a “metropolitan authority council” to place a property tax increase request on the ballot at least 15 weeks before an election. Under current law the deadline is 70 days before the vote.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

April 16, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

April 24, 2013

Substitute offered

To make the proposed deadine 12 weeks before the election instead of 15 weeks before.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 25, 2013

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To require a “metropolitan authority council” to place a property tax increase request on the ballot at least 12 weeks before the election, moving the current deadline back two weeks. Under current law the deadline is 70 days before the vote.

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections

Dec. 11, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 26, 2013