2008 House Bill 5680

Extend tax breaks maple syrup producers

Introduced in the House

Jan. 31, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

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 Committee on Agriculture

April 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 12, 2008

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy