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Appropriations committee reports three bills to floor despite Republican objections over local tax impacts

3297181 · May 14, 2025
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The committee reported House Bills 359, 393 and 937 to the House floor. Republicans objected, citing potential impacts to townships and taxpayers from changes to fee structures and special-purpose tax limits.

The House Appropriations Committee reported House Bills 359, 393 and 937 to the House floor after committee consideration, despite recorded objections from Republican members who warned of impacts on local taxpayers.

Committee staff described the bills at the start of the meeting. According to the overview, House Bill 359 would amend the Tax Increment Financing Act to allow municipalities to use tax-increment financing funds for anti-displacement…

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