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MI HB4207

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Pauline Wendzel

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts eligible broadband equipment of qualified businesses from taxation under the railroad property tax act (1905 PA 282) if the equipment is exempt from general ad valorem property taxes under the general property tax act

  • Requires qualified businesses to electronically file an annual exemption claim with the Michigan high-speed internet office by February 20, with the office forwarding documentation and recommendations to the department of treasury

  • Mandates the state treasurer to estimate annual revenue lost from exemptions and deposit that amount into the state school aid fund from the general fund to offset the loss

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on passage of Senate Bill or House Bill 4208

  • Applies terms and definitions from the general property tax act for "eligible broadband equipment," "lack of broadband service," "Michigan high-speed internet office," and "qualified business"

Legislative Description

Property tax: utility property; eligible broadband equipment; exempt from certain taxes. Amends 1905 PA 282 (MCL 207.1 - 207.21) by adding sec. 5c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4208'23

Property tax: exemptions

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/18/2023

3/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Tax Policy3/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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