2021 Senate Bill 688

Authorize school choice tax credit and K-12 scholarships

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 14, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Lana Theis (R-22)

To authorize individual and business income tax credits equal to the amount a person contributes to a school choice scholarship granting organization authorized by Senate Bill 687. The bill authorizes up to $500 million in annual credits, which would increase over time based on demand according to a specified formula. Credits exceeding a contributor’s annual tax liability would not be refunded but could be “carried forward” and used against up to five years of future state tax liability.

Referred to the Committee on Education and Career Readiness

Oct. 19, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the Senate 20 to 16 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 19, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Education

Oct. 27, 2021

Passed in the House 55 to 49 (details)

To authorize individual and business income tax credits equal to the amount a person contributes to a school choice scholarship granting organization authorized by Senate Bill 687. The bill authorizes up to $500 million in annual credits, which would increase over time based on demand according to a specified formula. Credits exceeding a contributor’s annual tax liability would not be refunded but could be “carried forward” and used against up to five years of future state tax liability.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Nov. 5, 2021

In the Senate

Nov. 9, 2021

Amendment offered

Consideration postponed