2004 Senate Bill 1202 / Public Act 530

Authorize “historical neighborhood” authorities

Introduced in the Senate

May 13, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To authorize the creation by local governments of “historical neighborhood” tax increment finance authorities. These would be granted broad powers to create government programs intended to eliminate the causes of neighborhood deterioration, promote residential growth, and promote economic growth. The authorities would have the power to borrow, to receive revenue from property tax special assessments levied by the local government, and to accept the transfer of property condemned for the purpose by the local government under its power of eminent domain. They could also create tax increment financing plans. These “capture” the increment of increased local property tax revenue anticipated from the economic growth which it is hoped will be generated by the construction of new public facilities. Money is borrowed to fund the new facilities, and the “captured” tax revenue is used to pay off the loan. See also Senate Bill 1241.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

June 3, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 9, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 9, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Sept. 15, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment.

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment

Dec. 1, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Amendment offered

To clarify language describing the things a historic district board may do.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Julie Dennis (D-92) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Philip LaJoy (R-21) and Mike Nofs (R-62)

To exempt a public library millage from "capture" by a historic district authority.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Ruth Johnson (R-46)

To expand the scope of the bill to also include townships.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 97 to 4 (details)

To authorize the creation by local governments of “historical neighborhood” tax increment finance authorities. These would be granted broad powers to create government programs intended to eliminate the causes of neighborhood deterioration, promote residential growth, and promote economic growth. The authorities would have the power to borrow, to receive revenue from property tax special assessments levied by the local government, and to accept the transfer of property condemned for the purpose by the local government under its power of eminent domain. They could also create tax increment financing plans. These “capture” the increment of increased local property tax revenue anticipated from the economic growth which it is hoped will be generated by the construction of new public facilities. Money is borrowed to fund the new facilities, and the “captured” tax revenue is used to pay off the loan. See also Senate Bill 1241.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2004

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2004