2001 House Bill 5474 / Public Act 229

Introduced in the House

Nov. 29, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Gene DeRossett (R-55)

To establish that, notwithstanding a recent change in the definition contained in the Single Business Tax (SBT) regulations of “sales” versus “gross receipts,” the "sales" of a franchisor would not include franchise fees.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Dec. 6, 2001

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 97 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2001

To establish that, notwithstanding a recent change in the definition contained in the Single Business Tax (SBT) regulations of “sales” versus “gross receipts,” the "sales" of a franchisor would not include franchise fees.

Dec. 13, 2001

Amendment offered

To clarify certain technical definitions in the bill, and make it retroactive to Jan. 1, 2001.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

Received

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

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2001

To establish that, notwithstanding a recent change in the definition contained in the Single Business Tax (SBT) regulations of “sales” versus “gross receipts,” the "sales" of a franchisor would not include franchise fees.

Passed in the House 97 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 31, 2001