2007 House Bill 5511 / 2008 Public Act 89

Expand certain brownfield tax breaks

Introduced in the House

Dec. 4, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Ed Clemente (D-14)

To increase the size of certain brownfield development tax credits against the Michigan Busines Tax and make these "refundable," meaning that if the credit exceeds a firm's tax liability the state would send it a check for the difference (choosing this option rather than using the credit over several years would lower its value by 25 percent). The bill would increase the number of certain large brownfield credits offered each year; expand the eligibility criteria for certain kinds of projects; and modify the project review protocols of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority in a way that removes various hearing and review requirements.

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

Dec. 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 11, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 78 to 26 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 12, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

March 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 20, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To increase the size of certain brownfield development tax credits against the Michigan Busines Tax and make these "refundable," meaning that if the credit exceeds a firm's tax liability the state would send it a check for the difference (choosing this option rather than using the credit over several years would lower its value by 25 percent). The bill would increase the number of certain large brownfield credits offered each year; expand the eligibility criteria for certain kinds of projects; and modify the project review protocols of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority in a way that removes various hearing and review requirements.

Received in the House

March 20, 2008

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

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 8, 2008