2017 House Bill 5143

Exempt “alternative energy” equipment from personal property tax

Introduced in the House

Oct. 19, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To exempt “alternative energy” equipment including solar panels affixed to residential, commercial or industrial property from property taxes, if the equipment is used to offset some or all of the energy used at a location.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 2, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2018

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Sept. 26, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 19, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To exempt “alternative energy” equipment including solar panels affixed to residential, commercial or industrial property from property taxes, if the equipment is used to offset some or all of the energy used at a location.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018