2009 House Bill 4723 / 2010 Public Act 5

Authorize “border crossing renaissance zone” in Port Huron

Introduced in the House

March 31, 2009

Introduced by Rep. John Espinoza (D-83)

To authorize the creation of a “border crossing renaissance zone” in Port Huron in which the extensive tax breaks and exemptions of a “renaissance zone” would apply.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

May 13, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

June 3, 2009

Substitute offered

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

Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 4, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Jan. 20, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 9, 2010

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize the creation of a “border crossing renaissance zone” in Port Huron in which the extensive tax breaks and exemptions of a “renaissance zone” would apply.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Feb. 24, 2010