Dark Stores Archives

January 11, 2021

That’s A Wrap – 100th Legislative Session Finalized

With the expiration of 14-days on the Governor's desk this past week, the last bills presented from December's lame duck legislative action brought the 100th Legislative Session to an official close. All told, nearly 300 new bills were introduced between…

January 17, 2019

Bi-Partisan Dark Stores Bills Introduced in House and Senate

One of the first pieces of legislation submitted this term is a re-introduction of the dark stores big box property valuation fix that the Municipal League has been advocating for in recent years. Seeking to address the unfair situation resulting…

August 6, 2018

Assessing Reform Forum Scheduled in Gaylord

State Treasurer Nick Khouri and the legislative sponsors for SB 1025 and HB 6049 are planning a series of "listening tour" forums this month to hear from local officials about ways to improve administration of property tax laws in Michigan.…

January 10, 2018

Treasury Announces Regional Training Opportunities

Treasury shared the following information earlier today on training opportunities they have scheduled in communities throughout the state. Interested local officials are encouraged to participate. The Michigan Department of Treasury is pleased to announce the development and implementation of a one…

August 29, 2016

Outstanding ‘Boxed In’ Documentary Film Explains Dark Stores Tax Loophole Issue in Michigan

There is a fantastic new documentary film that does an outstanding job explaining the complex, yet devastating “Dark Stores” tax loophole issue facing Michigan communities. This is a hot topic the Michigan Municipal League has been fighting for more than…

May 18, 2016

Committee Approves Dark Store Fix – Contact Your Legislator!

The House Tax Policy committee today reported House Bill 5578 with a bi-partisan 11-2 vote. Following multiple committee hearings spanning the past six months, today's positive committee vote had been anticipated, based upon the amount of work done by the sponsor…

April 22, 2016

New “Dark Store” Solution Focuses on Michigan Tax Tribunal Process

A big box "dark store" in southeast Michigan. State Representative Dave Maturen (R-Vicksburg) introduced House Bill 5578 this week (http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2016-HB-5578) with the support of the Michigan Municipal League and other local government groups, to address the ongoing crisis of "dark…

December 10, 2015

Michigan Municipal League Members Testify on Dark Stores Issue; Call for Immediate Fix

Chris Hackbarth testifies on the Dark Stores issue along with MTA and MAC officials. (UPDATE: View the League's new Dark Stores resource web page and view additional Dark Stores-related photos here). The Michigan Municipal League and some of our members were…

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