This bill amends the District Library Establishment Act by updating Section 13, which outlines the financial operations of district libraries in Michigan. It specifies that the board must determine the necessary budget for the establishment and operation of the district library, subject to any limitations in the district library agreement regarding budget increases or the absence of a districtwide tax approved by voters. The bill clarifies that all or part of the funding for the library can come from taxes levied on taxable property within the district, but such taxes must be approved by voters. Additionally, it establishes that a districtwide tax cannot exceed 4 mills and sets conditions for levying taxes that exceed 2 mills.

A significant addition in this bill is the exemption of real or personal property owned by individuals without dependents utilizing public education services from the taxes levied by district libraries that include a school district as a participating municipality, effective December 31, 2026. The bill also stipulates that the enactment of these amendments is contingent upon the passage of three other specified bills in the 103rd Legislature. Overall, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for the financial management of district libraries while introducing new tax exemptions for certain property owners.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 397.183