2008 Senate Bill 1270 / Public Act 262

Authorize tax break for Hemlock Semiconductor

Introduced in the Senate

April 17, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32)

To authorize Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credits for the Hemlock Semiconductor company and perhaps other producers of polycrystalline silicon used in solar cells and semiconductor chips.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

April 23, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 24, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

April 24, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

June 28, 2008

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 28, 2008

Received in the House

July 23, 2008

Motion to reconsider by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

The vote by which the House passed the bill.

The motion passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Andy Coulouris (D-95)

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 102 to 0 (details)

To authorize Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credits for the Hemlock Semiconductor company and perhaps other producers of polycrystalline silicon used in solar cells and semiconductor chips.

Received in the Senate

July 24, 2008

Passed in the Senate 28 to 3 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Aug. 6, 2008