Economic development: tax increment financing; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends secs. 201, 301, 402, 523, 602, 702 & 802 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4201 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26

This bill amends Michigan's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Act to update definitions and clarify how property values are calculated for downtown development projects. It specifically changes the definition of "captured assessed value" to exclude properties within HOPE zones that are already exempt from property taxes, ensuring these areas are not double-counted in financial projections. Additionally, the legislation refines the definition of "catalyst development project" to require a minimum of $300 million in capital investment for projects in municipalities with populations over 600,000. These changes directly affect local governments, development authorities, and private entities involved in financing and managing urban redevelopment initiatives.