Economic development: downtown development authorities; exemption from real estate transfer taxes; modify to reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act. Amends sec. 228a of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4228a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880’26, HB 5874’26
Key claim: HB 5875 amends downtown development authority law so real-estate-transfer-tax exemptions reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act.
Abstract
(HB5875 · 103rd Legislature) Economic development: downtown development authorities; exemption from real estate transfer taxes; modify to reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act. Amends sec. 228a of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4228a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880’26, HB 5874’26 Sponsor: Rep. Karl Bohnak ® + 18 co-sponsors In committee: S Government Operations Latest vote: House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #159 — 57-46 (passed, 2026-05-20) Latest action (2026-06-02): Referred To Committee On Government Operations
Why this matters
HB 5875 amends downtown development authority law so real-estate-transfer-tax exemptions reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act.