2017 House Bill 4207 / Public Act 239

Subsidize grocery stores in cities

Introduced in the House

Feb. 14, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Andy Schor (D-68)

To authorize state subsidies for grocery stores in urban areas.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

May 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 7, 2017

Passed in the House 83 to 24 (details)

To authorize state subsidies for grocery stores in urban areas. This would come from money earmarked to an existing business subsidy program, and is estimated to be around $2.5 million annually. The money could not be given to the owner of a grocery store located within a mile of an existing store. These particular subsidies would sunset in five years.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 9, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment

Dec. 5, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2017

Passed in the Senate 33 to 4 (details)

To authorize state subsidies for grocery stores in urban areas. This would come from money earmarked to an existing business subsidy program, and is estimated to be around $1 million to $2 million annually. The money could not be given to the owner of a grocery store located within a mile of an existing store. These particular subsidies would sunset in five years.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2017