2013 Senate Bill 54 / Public Act 43

Expand forest property tax breaks

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 16, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To earmark to a proposed “private forestland enhancement fund” the tax revenue that is “recaptured” from parcels which had been eligible for certain forest property tax breaks but are withdrawn or no longer meet the eligibility criteria. See also Senate Bill 51.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

Feb. 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 7, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To earmark to a proposed “private forestland enhancement fund” the tax revenue that is “recaptured” from a parcel which had been eligible for certain commercial forest property tax breaks but no longer meets the eligibility criteria. See also Senate Bill 51.

Received in the House

Feb. 12, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 6, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 22, 2013

Amendment offered by Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-37)

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 23, 2013

Passed in the House 82 to 25 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 5, 2013