LATE MILLAGE CERTIFICATION - H.B. 5309 (H-1): FLOOR ANALYSIS

House Bill 5309 (Substitute H-1 as discharged)

Sponsor: Representative David Anthony

House Committee: Tax Policy

Senate Committee: Finance

CONTENT

The bill would amend the General Property Tax Act to provide that, for 1997 only, taxes approved by the electors on or before November 30 would be certified for the 1997 calendar year.

Currently, under the Act, taxes approved by the electors at an election held on or before the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November must be certified for that calendar year.

MCL 211.36 - Legislative Analyst: G. Towne

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill provides that property taxes approved on or before November 30 would be certified for 1997. As long as the millage was approved, the bill would allow Dickinson County to continue to collect approximately $140,000 for senior centers and senior programs.

Date Completed: 11-12-97 - Fiscal Analyst: R. Ross

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.