2013 House Bill 5132 / 2014 Public Act 245

Revise local “economic development” authority board detail

Introduced in the House

Nov. 5, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Harvey Santana (D-9)

To allow regional “economic development” agency board members to be an elected or appointed government official, with their board membership ending at the same time their term or official position ends. These agencies are essentially the local arms of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the state agency through which tax breaks and subsidies are delivered to particular companies and developers selected by political appointees on the MEDC board.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Jan. 22, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 28, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Jan. 29, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

Jan. 30, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development

March 6, 2014

Reported without amendment

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

June 10, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow regional “economic development” agency board members to be an elected or appointed government official, with their board membership ending at the same time their term or official position ends. These agencies are essentially the local arms of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the state agency through which tax breaks and subsidies are delivered to particular companies and developers selected by political appointees on the MEDC board.

Received in the House

June 10, 2014

June 11, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 21, 2014