Property tax: exemptions; fund from which municipalities are reimbursed for certain revenue lost due to the small business property tax exemption; modify to require that unused funds lapse to the general fund. Amends sec. 3a of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.253a).

SB 565 amends Michigan's property tax reimbursement fund rules to require that unused funds from the local government reimbursement fund lapse (transfer) to the state's general fund at year-end, instead of remaining in the fund. It directly affects municipalities that receive state reimbursements for revenue lost due to small business property tax exemptions under the General Property Tax Act. The key change modifies Section 3a of the Michigan Trust Fund Act (2000 PA 489) to ensure unspent funds are returned to the state's general budget annually, rather than carrying over. This is a procedural adjustment to fund management, not a change to tax exemptions or reimbursement eligibility.