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MI HB4823
Bill
Status
12/11/2019
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Bellino
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AI Summary
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Changes ballot language requirement from "shall" to "must" for millage and bond proposals, with specific disclosure requirements for local units of government receiving revenue.
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Requires ballots to state the millage rate, estimated first-year revenue, duration in years, clear purpose statement, and whether the millage is new or a renewal.
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Requires bond ballots to disclose principal amount, maximum years outstanding, purpose, estimated millage rates, and revenue sources for repayment.
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Limits taxing units to no more than 2 millage elections per calendar year for rates exceeding the reduced maximum authorized rate.
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Allows school district millages under the revised school code to disclose revenue recipients collectively as "public schools" instead of listing each district individually, provided a detailed list is posted on the clerk's website and in election precincts.
Legislative Description
Property tax: millage; regional enhancement millage ballot language; revise. Amends sec. 24f of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.24f).
Education: financing
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Elections
1/8/2020