2003 Senate Bill 820 / Public Act 250

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Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 4, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To extend the Dec. 31, 2003 sunset of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) until Dec. 31, 2009. MEGA is authorized to grant tax credits to companies that promise (but are not required to guarantee) to create or retain a certain number of jobs.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

Nov. 6, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 12, 2003

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 12, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 3, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 10, 2003

Substitute offered by Rep. Clark Bisbee (R-64)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To extend the Dec. 31, 2003 sunset of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) until Dec. 31, 2009. MEGA is authorized to grant tax credits to companies that promise (but are not required to guarantee) to create or retain a certain number of jobs.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 11, 2003

Dec. 17, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 23, 2003