2019 House Bill 4077 / Public Act 44

Give certain developer an exception to tax break rule

Introduced in the House

Jan. 23, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Sheldon Neeley (D-34)

To essentially back-date a tax break application benefitting the developer of a rehab project in Flint (the Ferris Wheel Building) under a “commercial rehabilitation” law, which authorizes "freezing" property tax assessments for redevelopment projects involving commercial property that are approved by local officials, even when neighboring property values rise.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Feb. 28, 2019

Reported without amendment

Referred to the committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

March 12, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 20, 2019

Passed in the House 102 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 21, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

April 30, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 19, 2019

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To essentially back-date a tax break application benefitting the developer of a rehab project in Flint (the Ferris Wheel Building) under a “commercial rehabilitation” law, which authorizes "freezing" property tax assessments for redevelopment projects involving commercial property that are approved by local officials, even when neighboring property values rise.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 8, 2019