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HB 4607

Taxation: farmland and open space; certain references in the farmland and open space preservation statute; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 36109 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36109). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 26 co-sponsors

Michigan HB 4607 removes gendered language from farmland preservation tax statute, replacing pronouns with gender-neutral terminology while maintaining program substance.

bill electronically reproduced 06/10/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4607

Legislative bill overview

HB 4607 amends Michigan's farmland and open space preservation statute (MCL 324.36109) to replace gendered language with gender-neutral terminology. The bill is tied to a constitutional amendment proposal (HJR F'25) and has recently been referred to the Government Operations Committee.

Why is this important

Updating statutory language to be gender-neutral modernizes Michigan law and ensures inclusive language in property tax and land preservation programs that affect farmers and landowners statewide. While primarily a technical correction, such changes reflect evolving legislative standards and remove assumptions about the gender of program participants.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope clarity: The bill summary doesn't specify which pronouns or references are being changed, making it unclear how substantive these modifications are
  • Constitutional tie-bar implications: The connection to HJR F'25 is noted but unexplained; the relationship between the bill and the joint resolution should be clarified
  • Implementation concerns: Any changes to statutory language should be reviewed to ensure they don't inadvertently affect legal interpretation, tax treatment, or eligibility determinations under the farmland preservation program

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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