2019 Senate Bill 306 / 2020 Public Act 91

Let local business improvement entities tax residences

Introduced in the Senate

May 8, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28)

To extend to residential properties the taxing power of local “principal shopping district” and “business improvement district” authorities. These entities levy property taxes labeled special assessments on local businesses, and spend the money on projects intended to "promote economic activity" that benefits the owners. Under the bill these authorities could impose the taxes on home and residential property owners who are not currently subject to them. A similar bill was vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder in 2017 due to concerns about extending these levies to homeowners.

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

June 11, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2019

Passed in the Senate 31 to 5 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 20, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Feb. 20, 2020

Reported without amendment

Refer 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

May 19, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

June 3, 2020

Passed in the House 91 to 18 (details)

To extend to residential properties the taxing power of local “principal shopping district” and “business improvement district” authorities. These entities levy property taxes labeled special assessments on local businesses, and spend the money on projects intended to "promote economic activity" that benefits the owners. Under the bill these authorities could impose the taxes on home and residential property owners who are not currently subject to them. A similar bill was vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder in 2017 due to concerns about extending these levies to homeowners.

Received in the Senate

June 4, 2020

June 9, 2020

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

June 16, 2020