The Michigan Senate adopted a tax proposal today along party lines and amidst arguments over who most deserves a break.
The Democrats’ plan includes 180 dollar rebate checks and increasing the state earned income tax credit.
Senate Republican leader Aric Nesbitt called it a sham and an end run by Democrats to drain a surplus.
“…And also try to attempt their stop of a income tax rollback that would help all working families.” said Nesbitt.
The rollback’s part of a state law that kicks in under big budget surpluses. But Democratic Senator Jeremy Moss said his party’s plan would send help to those who most need it.
“Even a modest reduction in the income tax helps those who make very little very little and those who make a lot a lot.” said Moss.
Republicans blocked a motion to allow the plan to take effect this year. That could be reconsidered next week.