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A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE PROVISION OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF THE STATE OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION (SOCC) The proposed constitutional amendment would: * Add Attorney General and Secretary of State to list of state officials whose salaries and expense allowances are determined by the SOCC. The list currently includes the State Legislature, Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Supreme Court Justices. * Require the legislature to approve by majority vote any salary and expense allowance determinations proposed by the SOCC before determinations go into effect. Currently, the SOCC's determinations go into effect unless rejected by a 2/3 vote of legislature. * Allow legislature to reduce compensation increases proposed by the SOCC. * Provide that the SOCC's salary and expense determinations would take effect after the next general election. Should this proposal be adopted?
A PROPOSAL TO ALLOW CERTAIN PERMANENT AND ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO BE INVESTED AS PROVIDED BY LAW AND INCREASE ALLOWED SPENDING FOR STATE PARKS, LOCAL PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION The proposed constitutional amendment would: * Allow certain permanent and endowment funds, including Natural Resources Trust Fund, State Parks Endowment Fund and Veterans Trust Fund, to be invested as provided by law, eliminating prior restriction on investing in stocks. * Increase Natural Resources Trust Fund cap on assets from $400 million to $500 million. * Allow the Natural Resources Trust Fund to continue to annually expend up to 33-1/3% of Fund royalties or other revenues, up to a new asset cap of $500 million. * Increase allowed State Parks Endowment Fund spending to include interest and earnings and up to 50% of funds received from Natural Resources Trust Fund. Should this proposal be adopted?
Shall the currently authorized increase in the millage rate limitation of one mill imposed on all taxable property within the County of Allegan, Michigan, which last resulted in the levy of 0.9542 mills ($0.9542 of each $1,000 of taxable valuation) for road resurfacing and restoration, be renewed, and shall said millage be increased by ($0.0459 of each $1,000 of taxable valuation) to offset the millage reduction from one mill as required by law, resulting in a total levy of one mill ($1.00 of each $1,000 of taxable valuation), for a period of 5 years, 2002 through 2006, inclusive, for purposes of providing a fund for the asphalt resurfacing of primary roads included in the Allegan County Road System and for reconstruction, resurfacing and maintenance of major and local streets within the incorporated limits of villages and cities within Allegan County (the renewal and increase are estimated to provide total revenue of $3,019,147.38 in the first year of levy?
Shall the previously voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Allegan Township be renewed at 1.0000 mills ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2006 inclusive for the purpose of road improvements within said Township, and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $91,241.00?
Shall the 15 mill limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Allegan Township imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 1/2 mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2006 inclusive, for the purpose of providing a fund to purchase a fire truck for said Township, and shall the township levy such increase in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated sum of $45,620.50?
Shall the previusly voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constituion on general ad valorem taxes within Allegan Township be renewed at 1.0000 mills ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2006 inclusive for the purpose of resurfacing township roads within said Township, and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $91,241.00?
Shall the Fennville District Library be authorized to levy a new additional tax annually upon the taxable value of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the District in an amount not to exceed 0.6 mills ($0.60 per $1,000)(estimated to provide revenues of $155,892 in the first year of the levy) for a period of ten (10) years, 2002 through 2011, inclusive, to provide funds for District Library purposes? (To the extent required by law, a small portion of the tax levy will be disbursed to the City of Fennville Downtown Development Authority).
Shall the limitation on the total amount of taxes which may be assessed on the taxable valuation of real and personal property in the TOWNSHIP OF CASCO, Allegan County, and the City of SOUTH HAVEN, Allegan and Van Burne Counties, Michigan be renewed for one-quarter (.25) mi. being $0.25 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation, for a period of four (4) years commencing with the 2002 tax year for the purpose of appropriating funds for activities or services for older citizens, meaning individuals over the age of 60 years, ursuant to Public Act 39, 1976. It is estimated the revenue collected by the Township of Casco as a result of this proposal will be $22,967.00 and in the City of South Haven will be $55,800 in the first year as a result of this proposal.
Shall the previously voted increase in the tax rate limitation in Casco Township of 1.464 mills for roads, be renewed at 1.464 mills ($1.464 per $1,000 of taxable value) to continue the levy for 2002 through 2006, inclusive, and to voerride the rollback to collect about $134,496.00 in the first year?
Shall the tax rate limitation in Casco Township be increased by 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the year 2002, to authorize the levy of said tax to collect about $91,896.00 for improvement of 69th Street (the transfer station route) from 103rd Avenue to 104th Avenue?
Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Dorr Township be renewed at one mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 and 2003 inclusive for the purpose of maintenance and upkeep of roads and streets within the Township of Dorr; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $155,000.00?
Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Dorr Township be renewed at .5000 mills ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 and 2003 inclusive for the purpose of replacing major fire equipment in the Township of Dorr; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $77,500.00?
Shall the previously voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Ganges Township, be renewed at Two (2) mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2003 throught 2006 inclusive for Road Improvement; and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $208,800?
Shall the previously voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Ganges Township, be renewed at One (1) mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2003 through 2004 inclusive for Fire Protection; and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $104,400?
Shall the previously voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Ganges Township, be renewed at One-Half (1/2) mill ($.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2003 through 2004 inclusive for Ambulance Service; and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $52,200?
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Heath Township be renewed for a total of 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2003 through 2006 inclusive for township road improvements; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $121,350.00
Shall the pervious voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Heath Township be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2003 through 2006 inclusive for township fire protection, maintenance and equipment; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $80,900.00.
Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6, of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Hopkins Township be renewed at Two (2) mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2003 and 2004 inclusive for maintenance and improvement of roads within Hopkins Township, and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year of a levy an estimated $113,600?
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation and levy, imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 1.9680 mills ($1.97 per $1,000 of taxable value) upon taxable real and tangible personal property within said township, be increased by .05 mills, ($.05 per $1,000 of taxable value) to offset such millage reduction for levy in the years 2003 and 2004 inclusive for maintenance of roads within Hopkins Township, and shall the township levy such millage thereby raising in the first year of the levy an estimated $2,900?
Shall an expiring increase in property taxes be renewed for two (2) years, 2002 and 2003, inclusive, in the amount of 2.0 mills ($2.00 per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) for all property in the Township, above the 15 mill tax limitation imposed by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution, to provide operating funds and equipment and apparatus acquisition funds for the Fire Department; to provide funds for the repair, construction, reconstruction and/or blacktopping of roads and bridges in the Township; and to provide funds for the repair and maintenance of drains in the Township; and shall the township be authorized to levy said tax? The estimated revenue the Township will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 2002 calendar year is approximately $484,075.
Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in Lee Township, Allegan County, be increased by One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per thousand dollars (1.50 mills) of taxable value for a period of five (5) years, 2003 to 2007 inclusive, as new additional millage to provide funds to Lee Township for emergency medical first responder services? It is estimated that 1.50 mills would raise approximately $49,800 when first levied in 2003.
Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Leighton Township be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2007 inclusive for road improvement purposes; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purposes, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $120,000.00?
Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Leighton Township be increased at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2007 inclusive for road improvement purposes; and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said purposes, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $120,000.00?
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Manlius Township be renewed at 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2006 inclusive for township fire protection; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $68,500.00?
Shall the tax limiation on general ad valorem taxes within Manlius Township imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by 1.5 mills ($1.50 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2006 inclusive for the township road resurfacing, and shall the Township levy such increase in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $102,750.00?
Shall the tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Manlius Township imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6, of the Michigan Constitution be increased for said Township by .75 mills ($.75 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2006 inclusive for the township fire protection; and shall the Township levy such increse in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $51,375.00?
Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Otsego Township be renewed at 1/4 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2006 inclusive for maintaining trash disposal services in said Township; and shall Otsego Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $28,834.00.
Shall the previously voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Overisel Township be renewed at 2 mills ($2,00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2005 inclusive for road reconstruction within the Township; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby raising in the first year an estimated $154,000
Shall an expired increase in property taxes be renewed for five (5) years, 2002 through 2006, inclusive, in the amount of one-half (1/2) mill ($0.50 per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) for all property in Saugatuck Township, Allegan County, Michigan above the fifteen (15) mill tax limitation imposed by Section 6 of Article IX of the Michigan Constitution, to provide funds for the provision of public transportation services; and shall the Interurban Transit Authority be authorized to levy this tax? The estimate of the revenue the Authority will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 2002 calendar year is approximately $99,500.00.
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Valley Township be increased at 1/4 mill ($.25 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2006 inclusive for township cemetery care and maintenance; and shall the Township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising the first year an estimated $11,780.00
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Valley Township be increased at 1 mill ($1 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2006 inclusive for township road improvements and maintenance; and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said purpose, thereby, raising in the first yea an estimated $47,122.00
Shall the previous voted increase in the tax limitation imposed under Article IX, Sec. 6 of the Michigan Constitution on general ad valorem taxes within Watson Township, Allegan County be renewed at two mills ($2.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the period of 2002 through 2006 icnlusive for the purpose of continuing major improvements on roads within Watson Township, and shall the township levy such renewal in millage for said prupose, thereby, raising in the first year an estimated $77,136.
See Senior Citizens for Casco Township for wording.
