2006 House Bill 5541

Tax break for fraternal and veterans associations

Introduced in the House

Jan. 11, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Robert Gosselin (R-41)

To exempt from real and personal property taxes the property of fraternal and veterans associations, including lodges and halls.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 17, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 30, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that limits the tax exemption to property that is used substantially for nonprofit charitable purposes.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To remove the qualification "substantially" from the provision that only allows the tax exemption if the property is used for charitable purposes.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To not exempt the property from school operating millages.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To not exempt the property if the organization does not comply with the state civil rights law.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 7, 2006

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To exempt from real and personal property taxes the property of fraternal and veterans associations, including lodges and halls, if the property is used for charitable purposes. School operating millages would not be exempt.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Finance