2004 House Bill 5534 / Public Act 394

Revise Michigan education savings account details

Introduced in the House

Feb. 12, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Gene DeRossett (R-52)

To allow a state income tax deduction for contributions made to a Michigan education savings account, even after a withdrawal has been made from the account. Under current law, contributions are no longer deductible after the initial withdrawal is made. Contributions of up tp to $5,000 for a single return and $10,000 for a joint return are deductible.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

June 2, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

June 9, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 15, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Sept. 15, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 21, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow a state income tax deduction for contributions made to a Michigan education savings account, even after a withdrawal has been made from the account. Under current law, contributions are no longer deductible after the initial withdrawal is made. Contributions of up tp to $5,000 for a single return and $10,000 for a joint return are deductible.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 15, 2004