2008 Senate Bill 1483 / Public Act 495

Increase renaissance zones

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 10, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To increase by one the number of renaissance zones (and associated tax breaks) authorized in the state, and also allow two additional renaissance zones for renewable energy facilities.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Dec. 3, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 4, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that increases the maximum number of "tool and die renaissance recovery zones".

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To increase from 25 to 35 the maximum number of tool and die renaissance recovery zones, which allow generous tax breaks for these types of firms. Also to reduce certain eligibility thresholds for these tool and die tax breaks, and eliminate a tax-break phaseout provision.

Received in the House

Dec. 4, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 11, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that removes the elimination of a phaseout provision for these tool and die tax breaks.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

To increase from 25 to 35 the maximum number of tool and die renaissance recovery zones, which allow generous tax breaks for these types of firms. Also to reduce certain eligibility thresholds for these tool and die tax breaks.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008