2012 Senate Bill 888 / Public Act 149

Impose new fee (tax) on grain dealers

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 11, 2012

Introduced by Sen. Michael Green (R-31)

To impose a new fee (tax) on produce sales from farmers to "grain dealers," who are subject to a state regulatory regime and government insurance scheme.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 28, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

March 14, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 15, 2012

Passed in the Senate 24 to 14 (details)

Received in the House

March 15, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 2, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 10, 2012

Passed in the House 71 to 35 (details)

To impose a new fee (tax) on produce sales from farmers to "grain dealers," who are subject to a state regulatory regime and government insurance scheme.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 30, 2012