2019 House Bill 4930 / 2020 Public Act 198

Revise "personal property tax" details

Introduced in the House

Sept. 10, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Karen Whitsett (D-9)

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 the calculation made for the millage levied on industrial and commercial personal property, 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 93 to 12 (details)

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 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 the calculation made for the millage levied on industrial and commercial personal property, and is part of a package comprised of House Bills 4926 to 4930.

Received in the House

Sept. 24, 2020

Passed in the House 93 to 12 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 15, 2020