2004 House Bill 5711

Diseased tree removal tax credit

Introduced in the House

March 30, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Philip LaJoy (R-21)

To authorize an income tax credit of up to $100 for a homeowner who removes and replaces ash trees infested with emerald ash borer from his or her property, or who pays to do so.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management

May 25, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

June 3, 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

Passed in the House 75 to 31 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 8, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism