2009 House Bill 5347 / 2010 Public Act 276

Create another targeted tax break/subsidy program

Introduced in the House

Sept. 10, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

To revise the “local development financing act” to accommodate the new type of targeted tax break authorizing entity proposed by House Bill 5346, “next Michigan development corporations”.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 5, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 9, 2009

Substitute offered

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 This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Pam Byrnes (D-52)

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 amendment 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 84 to 24 (details)

To revise the “local development financing act” to accommodate the new type of targeted tax break and subsidy authorizing entity proposed by House Bill 5346, “next Michigan development corporations”.

Received in the Senate

Jan. 13, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Dec. 3, 2010

Passed in the Senate 29 to 3 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 15, 2010