2004 Senate Bill 1003 / Public Act 313

Authorize charitable auto donation tax credit

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 18, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

To authorize an income tax credit of up to $100 ($200 for joint returns) for the donation of an automobile to a qualified charity for transfer to certain low income persons eligible for 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 tie-bars it to House Bill 5653, and reduces the tax credit from $100 to $50.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 30, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize an income tax credit of up to $50 ($100 for joint returns) for the donation of an automobile to a qualified charity for transfer 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 authorize an income tax credit of up to $50 ($100 for joint returns) for the donation of an automobile to a qualified charity for transfer to certain low income persons eligible for welfare.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Aug. 27, 2004