2008 House Bill 5858 / Public Act 88

Authorize “anchor company” targeted tax breaks

Introduced in the House

March 4, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Ed Clemente (D-14)

To authorize Michigan Business Tax credits for high tech "anchor companies" equal to 5 percent of the taxable value of property owned by other companies that locate near the "anchor" because of its high tech processes or products. "Anchor company" is defined as a “high-technology business that . . . that has the ability or potential ability to influence business decisions and site location of suppliers and customers.” Only five firms would be granted these tax break each year. "Refundable" means that if the credit exceeded the firm's tax liability the state would send it a check.

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

March 6, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 11, 2008

Passed in the House 106 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 12, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 20, 2008

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

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To authorize Michigan Business Tax credits for high tech "anchor companies" equal to 5 percent of the taxable value of property owned by other companies that locate near the "anchor" because of its high tech processes or products. "Anchor company" is defined as a “high-technology business that . . . that has the ability or potential ability to influence business decisions and site location of suppliers and customers.” Only five firms would be granted these tax break each year. "Refundable" means that if the credit exceeded the firm's tax liability the state would send it a check.

Received in the House

March 20, 2008

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

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 8, 2008