Property tax: special assessments; special assessment districts for police and fire equipment; allow. Amends sec. 11 of 1951 PA 33 (MCL 41.811).
Impact
The implications of this bill on state laws are significant, as it encourages local governments to collaborate more closely in providing essential safety services. By forming joint administrative boards, municipalities might achieve greater efficiency and coordination in their police and fire services, which could result in better allocation of resources and improved public safety outcomes. However, this change might also centralize decision-making power related to public safety in a way that could limit individual townships' authority to address their unique circumstances.
Summary
House Bill 4964 proposes amendments to the 1951 PA 33 act regarding police and fire protection in Michigan. This bill allows for the joint creation of administrative boards for police and fire services by contiguous townships, villages, or qualified cities. Each administrative board may consist of appointed members from the participating entities, enabling a collaborative approach to managing police and fire forces. It aims to streamline budget preparation for police and fire departments across these areas, with provisions for appointing additional members and establishing meeting protocols.
Contention
Although intended to enhance public safety provision through cooperative governance, the bill may face scrutiny regarding the effectiveness of joint boards in meeting local needs. Critics might argue that such boards could lead to a one-size-fits-all approach to policing and firefighting, potentially overlooking the specific challenges that individual communities might face. Additionally, the methods of compensation for board members and the bureaucratic processes involved may be points of contention as municipalities weigh the benefits against the necessities of administrative overhead.
Property tax: appeals; process for appealing certain assessment-related disputes as to certain property; amend. Amends sec. 34 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.34) & adds secs. 34f & 34g.
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).
Property tax: special assessments; special assessment deferment program; reinstate. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1976 PA 225 (MCL 211.761 & 211.762). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4079'25
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
Property tax: special assessments; certain references in act providing for deferment of special assessments on certain homesteads; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 4 of 1976 PA 225 (MCL 211.764). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25
Property tax: special assessments; certain references in act providing for deferment of special assessments on certain homesteads; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 4 of 1976 PA 225 (MCL 211.764). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'23
Drains: other; definition of per diem and compensation for drainage boards; modify. Amends secs. 72, 384, 441, 464 & 515 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.72 et seq.).