HB4079 • 2026

Property tax: special assessments; income eligibility cap for special assessment deferment program; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1976 PA 225 (MCL 211.763 & 211.764). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4080'25

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Sponsor: Bill Schuette (District 95), Matt Bierlein (District 97), Tom Kunse (District 100), Joey Andrews (District 38), Timothy Beson (District 96), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Gina Johnsen (District 78), Jerry Neyer (District 92)
Last action: 2026-02-24
Official status: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the changes made or the new income limit for eligibility. The full text of the bill is needed to understand these specifics.

Changing Rules for Property Tax Help

This bill modifies the rules about who can get help with paying extra property taxes called 'special assessments' by changing sections of an existing law.

What This Bill Does

Modifies the rules in sections 3 and 4 of an existing law about property tax special assessments.

Who It Names or Affects

People who own homes or other properties that have special assessment taxes.
Local government agencies responsible for collecting property taxes and managing the deferment program.

Terms To Know

Special Assessment: Extra charges on a property to pay for improvements like roads, sewers, or parks that benefit that specific area.
Deferment Program: A program that allows people to delay paying certain taxes until later without penalties.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not provide details on how the new income limit will be set or enforced.
It is unclear what specific changes are made to sections 3 and 4 of the existing law without seeing the full text.

Amendments

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H-2

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2)

Plain English: reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2) 5

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Bill History

2026-02-24 SJ 16 Pg. 116
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
2026-02-24 SJ 16 Pg. 116
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
2026-02-19 HJ 13 Pg. 136
read a third time
2026-02-19 HJ 13 Pg. 136
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #45 Yeas 96 Nays 12 Excused 0 Not Voting 2
2026-02-19 HJ 13 Pg. 136
title amended
2026-02-19 HJ 13 Pg. 138
vote on passage reconsidered
2026-02-19 HJ 13 Pg. 138
passed Roll Call #47 Yeas 98 Nays 10 Excused 0 Not Voting 2
2026-02-19 HJ 13 Pg. 138
transmitted
2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 128
read a second time
2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 128
substitute (H-2) adopted
2026-02-18 HJ 12 Pg. 128
placed on third reading
2025-04-15 HJ 34 Pg. 330
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-2)
2025-04-15 HJ 34 Pg. 330
referred to second reading
2025-02-13 HJ 16 Pg. 113
bill electronically reproduced 02/12/2025
2025-02-12 HJ 15 Pg. 111
introduced by Representative Rep. Bill Schuette
2025-02-12 HJ 15 Pg. 111
read a first time
2025-02-12 HJ 15 Pg. 111
referred to Committee on Finance

Official Summary Text

Property tax: special assessments; income eligibility cap for special assessment deferment program; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1976 PA 225 (MCL 211.763 & 211.764). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4080'25