June 3, 2008, Introduced by Reps. Calley and Agema and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled
"The general property tax act,"
(MCL 211.1 to 211.155) by adding section 7oo.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 7oo. Property of a qualified disabled veteran is exempt
from the collection of taxes under this act. As used in this
section:
(a) "Qualified disabled veteran" means a veteran who is
totally and permanently disabled as a result of a service-connected
disability.
(b) "Service-connected disability" means a disability incurred
or aggravated in the line of duty in the active military, naval,
marine, coast guard, or air service as described in 38 USC 101(16).
(c) "Totally and permanently disabled" means disability as
defined in section 216 of title II of the social security act, 42
USC 416.
(d) "Veteran" means a person who served in the active
military, naval, marine, coast guard, or air service and who was
discharged or released from his or her service with an honorable or
general discharge.