2019 House Bill 4069 / Public Act 117

Give tax breaks for household “alternative energy” installations

Introduced in the House

Jan. 17, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Bronna Kahle (R-57)

To exclude from property tax assessments the value of solar panels, wind turbines and other “alternative energy systems” that are installed, replaced or repaired in a residence, and which produce less than 150 kilowatts of electricity for a household whose use does not exceed this level.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

April 24, 2019

Reported without amendment

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

June 19, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

June 20, 2019

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 20, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Oct. 17, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 29, 2019

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To exclude from property tax assessments the value of solar panels, wind turbines and other “alternative energy systems” that are installed, replaced or repaired in a residence, and which produce less than 150 kilowatts of electricity for a household whose use does not exceed this level.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 14, 2019