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Senate Bill 1069, Cut tax imposed on manufacturers' tools and equipment: Passed 23 to 14 in the Senate
To eliminate (starting in 2015) the so-called “personal property tax” on tools and equipment ...

Posted 5/11/12 in MichiganVotes
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	Civil Law Torts, Family Law		Re: 2007 Senate Bill 760 (Revise child abuse definitions ) by Muirenn Thu, May 10 2012 3:32 AM	991	3,341
	Criminal Law Law Enforcement, Crime & Punishment		Re: 2010 Senate Bill 1077 (Authorize government fireman training for children ) by Muirenn Thu, May 10 2012 4:48 AM	2,094	12,866
	Economy Regulation, Labor, Professions, Energy, Communications, Business Subsidies		Re: 2012 House Bill 5605 (Ban hospital employee flu shot mandates ) by gypsy Wed, May 16 2012 9:08 AM	4,752	13,977
	Education School Finance and Employees, Curriculum, Special Ed, Higher Ed, School Choice		Re: 2009 Senate Bill 232 (Ban school junk food sales ) by petervlipen1 Wed, May 16 2012 11:59 AM	1,454	7,421
	Environment and Property Rights Regulations, Land Use, Water Use, Natural Resources and Recreation		Re: 2006 Senate Bill 1031 (Impose entertainment ticket tax ) by petervlipen1 Mon, May 14 2012 7:42 AM	1,470	5,831
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