2008 House Bill 5878 / Public Act 335

Authorize tax credits for ethanol gas stations

Introduced in the House

March 11, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel. “Refundable” means the state would write checks to station owners whose credit against the amount spent on this equipment is more than what they owe in taxes.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes the tax credit non-refundable.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To revise which government aqency will have authority over certifying eligibility for the subsidies.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

To authorize a nonrefundable Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 30 percent of the costs incurred by a gas station to convert existing pumps and tanks, or acquire new ones that deliver E85 ethanol or biodiesel fuel, up to $20,000 per taxpayer per year. A total of no more than $1 million in credits would be allowed per calendar year.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2008

Dec. 10, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 23, 2008