Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HB6437: Individual income tax: other; beginning farmer tax credit program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6438'26
Status: In committee, October 21, 2026
What the bill says
To create a beginning farmer tax credit program; to define the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to certify farmers as beginning farmers; and to approve tax credits for the sale of certain assets by certain persons to beginning farmers.
From the introduced text, October 21, 2026:
A bill to create a beginning farmer tax credit program; to define the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to certify farmers as beginning farmers; and to approve tax credits for the sale of certain assets by certain persons to beginning farmers. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. This act may be cited as the "beginning farmer tax credit program act". Sec. 3. As used in this act: (a) "Agricultural assets" means agricultural land, livestock, facilities, buildings, and machinery used for farming in this state. (b) "Agricultural production" means the production for commercial purposes of crops, livestock, and livestock products, including the processing or retail marketing of such crops, livestock, or livestock products if more than 50% of those processed or merchandised products are produced by the farm operator. Agricultural production includes use of land that is devoted to and meets the requirements of and qualifications for payments or other compensation pursuant to a soil conservation program under an agreement with an agency of the federal government. (c) "Beginning farmer" means an individual who is a resident of this state and has obtained written certification from the department under section 9 confirming the individual's beginning farmer status. (d) "Department" means the department of agriculture and rural development. (e) "Family member" means the family …
Sponsors
- Meerman, Luke (R, 89) · primary sponsor
- Pavlov, Joseph (R, 64)
- Bohnak, Karl (R, 109)
- Martin, David (R, 68)
- Bierlein, Matt (R, 97)
- Outman, Pat (R, 91)
- Neyer, Jerry (R, 92)
- Prestin, David (R, 108)
- Jenkins-Arno, Nancy (R, 34)
- Cavitt, Cameron (R, 106)
- Markkanen, Gregory (R, 110)
- Aragona, Joseph (R, 60)
Latest actions
- : bill electronically reproduced 10/21/2026
- : referred to Committee on Economic Competitiveness
- : read a first time
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Luke Meerman
Subjects: Agriculture: other, Individual income tax: other, Individual income tax: credit
Common questions
- What is HB6437?
- HB6437 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Individual income tax: other; beginning farmer tax credit program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6438'26.
- What does HB6437 do?
- In its own words: To create a beginning farmer tax credit program; to define the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; to certify farmers as beginning farmers; and to approve tax credits for the sale of certain assets by certain persons to beginning farmers.
- What is the status of HB6437?
- In committee as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: bill electronically reproduced 10/21/2026 (October 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB6437?
- Meerman, Luke (R, 89), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB6437?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6437
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