2017 House Bill 5002 / 2018 Public Act 117

Revise forest property tax break details

Introduced in the House

Sept. 26, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Daire Rendon (R-103)

To revise references to “foresters” in a law that authorizes property tax breaks for certain forest property. Professional foresters play a role in qualifying for those tax breaks. See House Bill 5001.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 13, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 17, 2018

Passed in the House 98 to 10 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 24, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 22, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 33 to 2 (details)

To revise references to “foresters” in a law that authorizes property tax breaks for certain forest property. Professional foresters play a role in qualifying for those tax breaks. See House Bill 5001.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

April 25, 2018