2004 House Bill 5653 / Public Act 301

Authorize charitable auto donation tax exemption

Introduced in the House

March 16, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Mike Nofs (R-62)

To exempt from sales tax the sale of an automobile by a qualified charity to certain low income persons receiving welfare.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

March 31, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

April 22, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that does not require the recipient of the donated auto to be on welfare for the giver to qualify for the tax break, but simply to be eligible for welfare.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

To exempt from sales tax the sale of an automobile by a qualified charity to certain low income persons eligible for welfare.

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Finance

May 25, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

June 29, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 30, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To exempt from sales tax the sale of an automobile by a qualified charity to certain low income persons eligible for welfare.

Received in the House

June 30, 2004

July 14, 2004

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 23, 2004