2008 House Bill 6401

Extend ag tax breaks to maple syrup producers

Introduced in the House

Sept. 9, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Gabe Leland (D-10)

To exempt tools and equipment used in maple syrup production under the definition of “agricultural use” from personal property tax if the producer has gross syrup sales of less than $25,000 annually.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Sept. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 12, 2008

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy