2019 House Bill 5239

Impose tax on horse feed and more

Introduced in the House

Nov. 13, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-47)

To impose a $5 per ton “assessment” on feed for horses and $3 on a common equine diagnostic blood test (Coggins test), to pay for a Michigan equine commission (comprised of political appointees representing specified interests) to promote the industry.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture