2015 House Bill 5189 / 2016 Public Act 265

Revise “farmland preservation” tax breaks

Introduced in the House

Dec. 17, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Dan Lauwers (R-81)

To revise details of a state law that gives income tax credits for property covered by a “farmland preservation” agreement, allowing credit payments to be included in current year income tax refunds.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Feb. 3, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 24, 2016

Amendment offered by Rep. Gretchen Driskell (D-52)

To add additional local government notice requirements to the law.

The amendment failed by voice vote

March 1, 2016

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 2, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

April 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 8, 2016

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To revise details of a state law that gives income tax credits for property covered by a “farmland preservation” agreement, allowing credit payments to be included in current year income tax refunds.

Received in the House

June 9, 2016

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 27, 2016