2013 Senate Bill 56 / Public Act 45

Expand forest property tax breaks

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 16, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Darwin Booher (R-35)

To expand the powers and duties of the 79 government “conservation district” authorities in the state, among other things giving them a role in granting the property tax breaks for forestland owners which Senate Bill 51 would expand and modify.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes

Feb. 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 7, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 12, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 6, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 22, 2013

Substitute offered by Rep. Peter Pettalia (R-106)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 23, 2013

Passed in the House 87 to 20 (details)

To expand the powers and duties of the 79 government “conservation district” authorities in the state, among other things giving them a role in granting the property tax breaks for forestland owners which Senate Bill 51 would expand and modify.

Received in the Senate

May 28, 2013

May 29, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 5, 2013