2005 Senate Bill 92

Tax break for “seed capital” investments

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 26, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Mike Bishop (R-12)

To authorize a refundable or carry-forwardable income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the losses incurred by a taxpayer who invests in a “community-based seed capital fund” that itself invests in certain businesses designated by a government "Capital Investment Board," are engaged in certain “technology” related activities, and are not in the retail, real estate, or health care business. Up to $10 million in tax credits could be granted, with no recipient getting more than $250,000.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Feb. 9, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

May 24, 2005

Amendment offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes the tax credit non-refundable or carry-forwardable, and revises other technical details.

Consideration postponed

May 25, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one in which the tax credits are not refundable or carry-forwardable.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 33 to 5 (details)

To authorize an income tax credit equal to 20 percent of the losses incurred by a taxpayer who invests in a “community-based seed capital fund” that itself invests in certain businesses designated by a government "Capital Investment Board," are engaged in certain “technology” related activities, and are not in the retail, real estate, or health care business. Up to $10 million in tax credits could be granted, with no recipient getting more than $250,000.

Received in the House

May 25, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Sept. 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce.