MI HB6062

Changes gender-specific language in the Special Assessment Deferment Act from "husband and wife" to "individuals who are married to each other" to make the statute gender-neutral.

Replaces archaic grammatical constructions with modern usage, including changing "shall" to "must" or "does" and updating other phrasing throughout sections 2 and 4.

Updates references from "the" state to "this" state in describing where application forms are made available.

Makes no substantive changes to the deferment program itself, including the 1% monthly interest rate on deferred assessments or conditions for terminating deferment.

Takes effect only upon ratification of Senate Joint Resolution ____ or House Joint Resolution T of the 100th Legislature as a constitutional amendment.