Bill > HB5379

This bill amends the District Library Establishment Act to provide a property tax exemption for property owners without children attending public schools in Michigan. Specifically, beginning December 31, 2026, real or personal property owned by individuals who do not have any dependents utilizing public schools or receiving publicly funded educational services (either full-time or part-time) will be exempt from district library millage taxes in school districts that are participating municipalities. The bill modifies existing provisions about how district libraries can levy taxes, maintaining the current framework that allows libraries to levy up to 4 mills in taxes, with portions over 2 mills authorized for up to 20 years, while introducing this new exemption for property owners without school-age children. The bill is tied to the passage of three companion House Bills (HB 5376, HB 5377, and HB 5378), meaning it will only take effect if those related bills are also enacted into law. This proposed change represents a potential significant modification to how district library taxes are applied, offering a tax break for property owners who do not directly use public school services.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5379