2010 Senate Bill 1233 / Public Act 241

Authorize new transit-related spending, tax breaks and subsidies

Introduced in the Senate

March 18, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To extend brownfield tax breaks and subsidies to developments selected by a brownfield authority’s board that are within a half mile of a transit station, and to transit stations themselves. The bill is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 1233 to 1238.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Sept. 23, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 29, 2010

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 29, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

Dec. 1, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 2, 2010

Amendment offered by Rep. Tim Melton (D-29)

To not allow brownfield tax increment finance authorities to "capture" school property tax revenue for certain kinds of projects.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 60 to 41 (details)

To extend brownfield tax breaks and subsidies to developments selected by a brownfield authority’s board that are within a half mile of a transit station, and to transit stations themselves. The bill is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 1233 to 1238.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 14, 2010