2008 Senate Bill 1169

Facilitate and authorize tax breaks for Michigan film production

Introduced in the Senate

March 4, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To revise statute to reflect the transfer of the Michigan Film Office from the state Department of History, Arts and Libraries to the Michigan Strategic Fund. Under House Bills 5841 to 5856 the Film Office would have a large role in granting an array of targeted tax breaks and cash subsidies to film companies that shoot in Michigan. The bill would repeal an existing film studio sales tax credit in favor of those other tax breaks and cash subsidies.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 12, 2008

Amendment offered

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

Consideration postponed

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 12, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce