House of Representatives Week in Review: March 3rd - March 5th

Hello Friends,

Below is a list of the legislation that came before the House this week (March 3rd through March 5th).  Please feel free to contact me (517.373.0826; andyschor@house.mi.gov) if you have any questions or thoughts about any of the below bills.

Thank you!

Andy Schor

State Representative
68th District

Passed 3/3 – 3/5

Allow the State Treasurer to disclose the address of certain housing units exempt from property taxes under MSHDA

HB 4501, Passed: 110-0
House Bill 4051 amends the Revenue Act to allow the State Treasurer to disclose the address of housing units that are part of a housing project exempt from property taxes under the State Housing Development Authority Act or under the auspices of a Municipal Housing Commission, and whether the unit is subject to a service charge in lieu of property tax. The bill further allows the Treasurer to disclose the millage rates of property taxes.

Reestablish the teacher critical shortage list protocols

HB 4059, Passed: 108-2
Re-establishes the teacher critical shortage list protocols which allow school districts to hire retired teachers in identified subject areas without the teacher being required to forfeit their pension benefits to take the position.