2009 House Bill 5351

Authorize MEGA tax breaks for select "multimodal commerce" firms

Introduced in the House

Sept. 10, 2009

Introduced by Reps. David Agema (R-74) and David Agema (R-74)

To authorize Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) targeted tax breaks for particular firms selected by state “economic development” appointees which are in a business related to "multimodal commerce," defined as “the movement of products, information, and services via air, roads, rail, or water”.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Dec. 3, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 10, 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

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

To tie-bar the bill to Senate Bill 945, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. SB 945 would authorize the creation of local “right to work zones,” where employers to join or financially support a union as a condition of employment.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 87 to 21 (details)

To authorize Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) targeted tax breaks and subsidies for particular firms selected by state “economic development” appointees which are in a business related to "multimodal commerce," defined as “the movement of products, information, and services via air, roads, rail, or water”.

Received in the Senate

Jan. 13, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism