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MI HB5165

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

Brad Paquette

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "Making a Difference for a Teacher Award Program" administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury to recognize state-certified teachers who exceed expectations in serving students.

  • Awards $1,000 annually to each selected teacher, with the number of awards determined by dividing the fund balance by $1,000.

  • Creates the "Made a Difference Teacher Fund" as a separate fund in the Department of Treasury, funded through appropriations under section 435 of the Michigan Income Tax Act of 1967 and other sources.

  • Fund money does not lapse at year-end and is invested by the State Treasurer, with all earnings remaining in the fund for award distribution.

  • Act takes effect only if Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5166 is enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Individual income tax; other; making a difference for a teacher act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4500'19

Individual income tax: other

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/30/2019

10/30/2019

Committee Referrals

Tax Policy10/29/2019

Full Bill Text

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