2008 House Bill 5677 / Public Act 336

Extend tax breaks maple syrup producers

Introduced in the House

Jan. 31, 2008

Introduced by Rep. David Palsrok (R-101)

To include land used for maple syrup production under the definition of “agricultural use” land in the law that authorizes tax credits and exemptions from certain special assessments in exchange for a promise to retain the land for agricultural use or as undeveloped open space land.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

April 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 27, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Investigations

Nov. 12, 2008

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

Dec. 4, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To include land used for maple syrup production under the definition of “agricultural use” land in the law that authorizes tax credits and exemptions from certain special assessments in exchange for a promise to retain the land for agricultural use or as undeveloped open space land.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 23, 2008