Introduced
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To repeal the new 6 percent tax on many personal and business services (<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2007-HB-5198">House Bill 5198</a>) passed to avoid spending cuts in the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 budget. The service tax is expected to levy some $750 million in new taxes annually, at least two-thirds of which is imposed on business-to-business services.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
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
Amendment offered
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To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 5408, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 5408 is a "vehicle" bill for raising the rate of the Michigan Business Tax (or adding a surtax to it) as a means of eliminating the service tax without cutting any government spending.
The amendment failed 16 to 21 (details)
Passed in the Senate 23 to 15 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy
