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MI SB0630

Bill

Status

Passed

3/25/2014

Primary Sponsor

Rick Jones

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's Tax Increment Finance Authority Act to modify definitions and provisions governing tax increment financing for economic development projects.

  • Extends the sunset date for receiving tax increment revenues to pay eligible obligations and management contracts, reducing annual revenue caps from $3,000,000 (2005-2009) to $0 after June 30, 2015.

  • Authorizes refunding of certain tax increment bonds issued before December 31, 2019 with final maturity extended to 2039, and allows municipalities to pledge full faith and credit for repayment.

  • Adds definitions for transit-oriented development and transit-oriented facilities as eligible public facilities that can receive tax increment financing.

  • Clarifies that tax increment revenues may include state education tax levies and school district taxes necessary to repay eligible advances and protected obligations.

Legislative Description

Economic development; tax increment financing; refund of certain tax increment finance bonds; extend sunset. Amends sec. 1 of 1980 PA 450 (MCL 125.1801).

State agencies (existing), treasury

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0038'14 With Immediate Effect

3/25/2014

Committee Referrals

Tax Policy10/31/2013
Economic Development10/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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