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Michigan plans a new tax credit to build housing
Housing: housing development authority; housing opportunity tax credit program; establish and administer. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422) & adds sec. 22e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5806'26, HB 5807'26
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would create a new tax credit program to help build more housing across the state.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Right now, it is hard for many people to find a home they can afford. This bill tries to fix that by offering tax credits to get more housing built. It also updates the rules for the state housing authority so they can make loans, study the housing shortage, and set safety standards for new projects. Because it is a bipartisan effort to build more homes, it is a helpful step for regular people.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Gives the state housing authority the power to run a new housing tax credit program.
- Allows the state to study housing shortages and find ways to fix them.
- Lets the state make loans to help people buy or build homes.
- Sets rules for how new housing projects must be built and managed.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Tim Kelly (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Steve Carra (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Helena Scott (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
- Regina Weiss (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
- Stephanie Young (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
- Pat Outman (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Donni Steele (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Dylan Wegela (D): voted against it, crossing most Democrats
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