2008 Senate Bill 1281 / Public Act 573

Authorize more border community selective tax breaks

Introduced in the Senate

April 29, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Cameron Brown (R-16)

To expand the law that allows local taxing bodies in certain “distressed areas” to exempt from property tax new business tools and equipment (“personal property”) acquired by certain kinds of businesses. The bill would also allow all cities, villages or townships on the state border to also provide these tax breaks.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Nov. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) 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

Nov. 13, 2008

Passed in the Senate 27 to 9 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Dec. 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 19, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details of which border communities could offer these tax breaks.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

To limit the border-community tax breaks to municipalities that offer urban services.

The amendment passed 56 to 37 (details)

Passed in the House 68 to 26 (details)

To expand the law that allows local taxing bodies in certain “distressed areas” to exempt from property tax new business tools and equipment (“personal property”) acquired by certain kinds of businesses. The bill would also allow certain cities, villages or townships on the state border to also provide these tax breaks.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 19, 2008

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

Passed in the Senate 31 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008