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MI HB6076

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Extends the maximum period for which mass transportation authorities may levy taxes from 5 years to 10 years.

  • Allows authorities to issue self-liquidating revenue bonds under the Revenue Bond Act of 1933 or other applicable acts for acquiring, improving, enlarging, or extending mass transportation systems.

  • Requires voter approval by majority of registered electors in affected political subdivisions before any tax under this section can be levied.

  • Caps tax rate at 5 mills of state equalized valuation on each dollar of assessed valuation in the political subdivisions comprising the authority.

  • Requires authority to file election resolution with county, city, or township clerks at least 60 days before election date and specifies that elections must be conducted according to Michigan election law.

Legislative Description

Transportation; authorities; levy of taxes by certain mass transportation system authorities; extend allowable period of tax from 5 years to 10 years. Amends sec. 7 of 1963 PA 55 (MCL 124.357).

Local government, bonds

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 12/04/2014

12/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Tax Policy12/3/2014

Full Bill Text

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