2007 House Bill 4629 / Public Act 13

Allow tax break for "strategic response" firm at Pellston regional airport

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Gary McDowell (D-107)

To revise the eligibility criteria for granting a property tax abatement under the law that authorizes these for industrial facilities to also allow granting a tax break to a “qualified strategic response center” that administers catastrophe response for private corporations and governmental entities, including education and training, communications and data support, delivery of food, water, and safety equipment, and aviation support. The bill would allow a tax break for a particular firm considering locating a business like this at the Pellston regional airport.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

May 1, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 8, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that divides its provisions between this bill and House Bill 4629. That bill also authorizes a tax break for the Michigan International Speedway in Jackson.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To revise the eligibility criteria for granting a property tax abatement under the law that authorizes these for industrial facilities to also allow granting a tax break to a “qualified strategic response center” that administers catastrophe response for private corporations and governmental entities, including education and training, communications and data support, delivery of food, water, and safety equipment, and aviation support. The bill would allow a tax break for a particular firm considering locating a business like this at the Pellston regional airport. A companion bill, Senate Bill 400, also authorizes a tax break for the Michigan International Speedway in Jackson.

Received in the Senate

May 9, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

May 16, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 29, 2007