2004 Senate Bill 1001 / Public Act 312

Authorize charitable auto donation tax exemption

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To exempt from use tax the donation of a car to a charity for donation to certain low income persons receiving welfare.

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 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

June 30, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To exempt from use tax the donation of a car to a charity for donation to certain low income persons eligible for welfare.

Received in the House

June 30, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

July 6, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 14, 2004

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To exempt from use tax the donation of a car to a charity for donation to certain low income persons eligible for welfare.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Aug. 27, 2004