2008 House Bill 6606: Increase certain MEGA tax breaks

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Introduced by Rep. Ed Clemente (D) on November 6, 2008, to increase from 400 to 500 the number of Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax break agreements that can be authorize annually, and expand the number of “high-technology business” or rural business MEGA tax breaks that may be granted from 50 to 60.
- Referred to the House New Economy And Quality Of Life Committee on November 6, 2008.
  - Reported in the House on November 12, 2008, with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
- Substitute offered in the House on November 13, 2008, to replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described. The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on November 13, 2008.
Passed 100 to 0 in the House on November 13, 2008.
Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No"
Received in the Senate on December 2, 2008.
- Referred to the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee on December 2, 2008.

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1) Re: 2008 House Bill 6606 (Increase certain MEGA tax breaks ) by Mike Hignite on February 10, 2009

MEGA grants/give-aways shouldn't be increase, they should be eliminated.

Contrary to spin advertising and bogus self-promoting, MEDC adds nothing positive to our economic climate. Having been on the inside of a few of these "deals" claims of saving jobs and bringing new jobs to Michigan are, at best, grossly overstated.

The state should not use public tax money to pick winners & losers in the private sector. Ever.

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2) 2008 House Bill 6606 (Increase certain MEGA tax breaks ) by admin on January 1, 2001
Introduced in the House on November 6, 2008, to increase from 400 to 500 the number of Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax break agreements that can be authorize annually, and expand the number of “high-technology business” or rural business MEGA tax breaks that may be granted from 50 to 60

The vote was 100 in favor, 0 opposed and 10 not voting

(House Roll Call 876 at House Journal 85)

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