2008 House Bill 5778

Clarify agricultural tax break eligibility

Introduced in the House

Feb. 21, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Dudley Spade (D-57)

To clarify that eligibility for a five month property tax deferral on agricultural lands applies where the form of ownership is a limited liability company.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Sept. 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 12, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Dudley Spade (D-57)

To clarify a detail related to who is eligible for provisions of the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy