2008 House Bill 5938

Clarify certain targeted tax breaks detail

Introduced in the House

April 8, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To clarify a reference to another statute in a business tax law provision granting tax breaks to firms in engaged in certain “alternative” energy activities.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

May 7, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 26, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Daniel Acciavatti (R-32)

To repeal the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2007-HB-5408">21.99 percent Michigan Business Tax surcharge</a> imposed on businesses as part of a $1.4 billion tax hike passed in 2007 to avoid government spending reductions.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 27, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.