2008 House Bill 6437 / Public Act 505

Expand youth camp property tax exemption

Introduced in the House

Sept. 10, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Joan Bauer (D-68)

To increase from 400 acres to 640 acres the limitation on a property tax exemption for a boy and girl scout camps, 4-H camps, and YMCA and YWCA camps, and double this amount if two of the groups merge.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Sept. 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 25, 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

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 5, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 18, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that lowers the maximum number of acres for the proposed tax break.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To increase from 400 acres to 480 acres the limitation on a property tax exemption for a boy and girl scout camps, 4-H camps, and YMCA and YWCA camps, and double this amount if two of the groups merge.

Received in the House

Dec. 18, 2008

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

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008