2013 Senate Bill 55 / Public Act 44

Expand forest property tax breaks

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 16, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Michael Green (R-31)

To change the definition of land that qualifies for agricultural land property tax breaks to include land granted the forest property tax breaks that Senate Bill 51 would expand and modify.

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

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

Feb. 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

Feb. 7, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0

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. Brandon Dillon (D-75)

To require the legislature to reimburse local school districts for any foregone tax revenue resulting from these tax breaks.

The amendment failed by voice vote

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

To move back the date the bill goes into effect.

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 23, 2013

Passed in the House 80 to 27 (details)

To change the definition of land that qualifies for agricultural land property tax breaks to include certain land granted the forest property tax breaks that Senate Bill 51 would expand and modify.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 5, 2013