2012 Senate Bill 990 / Public Act 324

Allow lower principle residence tax for assisted living residents

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 29, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Bruce Caswell (R-16)

To allow an individual who moves into an assisted living facility to retain the principal residence property tax exemption on his or her own residence.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

May 17, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

May 30, 2012

Substitute offered

To adopt a version of the bill that also clarifies that property contiguous to a homestead still gets the principle residence tax exemption even if it is in another tax jurisdiction.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 31, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To allow an individual who moves into an assisted living facility to retain the principal residence property tax exemption on his or her own residence. Also, to clarify that property contiguous to a homestead still gets the principle residence tax exemption even if it is in another tax jurisdiction.

Received in the House

May 31, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Sept. 12, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 27, 2012

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To allow an individual who moves into an assisted living facility to retain the principal residence property tax exemption on his or her own residence. Also, to clarify that property contiguous to a homestead still gets the principle residence tax exemption even if it is in another tax jurisdiction.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 9, 2012