2010 Senate Bill 1079

House Roll Call 517: Passed

To authorize Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) targeted tax breaks and subsidies for particular firms selected by state political appointees and are in a business related to "multimodal commerce," defined as “the movement of products, information, and services via air, roads, rail, or water.” This is about subsidizing businesses in an area between Willow Run and Detroit Metro airports in Wayne County (the "aerotropolis"). This is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 1079 to 1084.

77 Yeas / 23 Nays
Democrat (58 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Republican (19 Yeas / 23 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (8)