2009 Senate Bill 774 / Public Act 126

Cap new MEGA tax break value temporarily

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 26, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-15)

To cap the value of increased Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax break credits claimed in any year to $30 million more than those claimed the previous year.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Aug. 27, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 9, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that raises the proposed MEGA tax break annual increase cap from $30 million to $95 million.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 10, 2009

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To cap the increase in certain Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax break credits claimed in any year at $95 million more than those claimed the previous year. This would only apply to the first year of a particular firm's subsidies; in subsequent years higher subsidies could be given.

Received in the House

Sept. 10, 2009

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

Sept. 23, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 14, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This was not adopted in favor of another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Ed Clemente (D-14)

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. Ed Clemente (D-14)

To clarify which tax break agreements would be subject to the cap.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

To cap the increase in certain Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax break credits claimed in any year at $95 million more than those claimed the previous year. This would only apply to the first year of a particular firm's subsidies; in subsequent years higher subsidies could be given.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 15, 2009

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 27, 2009