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• Introduced by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D) on January 31, 2008, to include maple syrup production under the definition of “agricultural use” in the law that gives favorable property tax treatment to agricultural producers. Agricultural property is exempt from the local 18 mill school operating expense property tax, and is exempt from the Proposal A taxable value "pop-up" upon a transfer of ownership if it will still be used for agriculture.
  • Referred to the House Agriculture Committee on January 31, 2008.
    • Reported in the House on April 10, 2008, without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
• Passed 107 to 0 in the House on November 12, 2008.
  Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
• Received in the Senate on November 13, 2008.
  • Referred to the Senate Agriculture and Bioeconomy Committee on November 13, 2008.