2005 House Bill 5313 / 2006 Public Act 143

Allow “alternates” for township tax review boards

Introduced in the House

Oct. 18, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Howard Walker (R-104)

To allow townships to appoint two “alternates” for township property tax boards of review, which are comprised of township voters selected by the board of supervisors, and which annually review property tax assessment rolls.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Feb. 1, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 7, 2006

Amendment offered by Rep. Howard Walker (R-104)

To prohibit township board members or relatives of the tax assessor from being appointed as alternate members of the board of review.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 8, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Finance

May 4, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 10, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To allow townships to appoint two “alternates” for township property tax boards of review, which are comprised of township voters selected by the board of supervisors, and which annually review property tax assessment rolls.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 21, 2006