2008 Senate Bill 1115 / Public Act 92

Authorize “anchor company” tax breaks

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 14, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit for certain high technology businesses designated as “anchor companies.” The credit would be based on the payroll attributed to other companies that locate in Michigan because of the "anchor company's" high tech processes or products. Only five firms would be granted these tax break each year (unless the legislature voted to expand that, which happens all the time with similar targeted tax break schemes). "Refundable" means the state would send the firm a check if the credit exceeds its tax liability.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

March 12, 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

March 13, 2008

Passed in the Senate 34 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

March 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

March 20, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-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 House 107 to 1 (details)

To authorize a refundable Michigan Business Tax credit for certain high technology businesses designated as “anchor companies.” The credit would be based on the payroll attributed to other companies that locate in Micigan because of the "anchor company's" high tech processes or products. Only five firms would be granted these tax break each year (unless the legislature voted to expand that, which happens all the time with similar targeted tax break schemes). "Refundable" means the state would send the firm a check if the credit exceeds its tax liability.

Received in the Senate

March 25, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 8, 2008