2011 Senate Bill 563 / Public Act 290

Authorize farm equipment tax break

Introduced in the Senate

July 13, 2011

Introduced by Sen. Michael Green (R-31)

To exempt machinery used to install government-approved “soil and water conservation techniques” from the personal property tax, which is a tax on the tools and equipment used by businesses.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 8, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

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

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Dec. 14, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Substitute offered by Rep. Kevin Daley (R-82)

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

Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)

To exempt machinery used to install government-approved “soil and water conservation techniques” from the personal property tax, which is a tax on the tools and equipment used by businesses.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 15, 2011

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

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2011