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MI HB6213

Bill

Status

Vetoed

12/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tom Barrett

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the property tax assessment law to protect agricultural property from losing its classification when owners implement wildlife risk mitigation action plans approved by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

  • Defines "wildlife risk mitigation action plan" as a written plan to reduce communicable disease spread between wildlife and livestock, including measures like securing livestock feed, restricting wildlife access to feeding areas, and fencing off wetlands or disease-risk habitats.

  • Specifies that agricultural outbuildings and qualified agricultural property retain their tax classifications even when owners implement approved wildlife risk mitigation projects.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, contingent on House Bill 6205 of the 99th Legislature also being enacted into law.

Legislative Description

Animals; other; reference to animal industry act in general property tax act; modify citations. Amends secs. 7dd & 34c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7dd & 211.34c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6205'18

State agencies (existing): agriculture and rural development

Last Action

Vetoed By The Governor 12/28/2018 12/31/18 Addenda

12/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Agriculture6/12/2018

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