2011 House Bill 4302

Reduce charge for removing forestland from tax break program

Introduced in the House

Feb. 17, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Ed McBroom (R-108)

To reduce the tax "recapture" or penalty assessed when forestland managed for timber production is withdrawn from from <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-912">a program</a> that grants property tax breaks if the owner allows public access to the land for recreation.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Oct. 5, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 14, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 21, 2012

Substitute offered

To revise details of formula used to establish the penalty for withdrawing property from the tax break program.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 22, 2012

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

To reduce the "recapture" penalty assessed when forestland managed for timber production is withdrawn from <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-912">a program</a> that grants property tax breaks if the owner allows public access to the land for recreation.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 23, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 11, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 12, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote