2009 House Bill 4818

Authorize “green chemistry” business tax breaks and subsidies

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Deb Kennedy (D-23)

To authorize Michigan Economic Growth Act business tax breaks for “green chemistry” projects, defined as ones that “design chemical products or processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances, and develop safer bio-based chemicals and materials”.

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

May 13, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

May 19, 2009

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

To only grant the "green chemistry" tax breaks if the projects proposed by the beneficiaries are "economically feasible".

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Tom McMillin (R-45)

To tie-bar the bill to Senate Bill 71, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. SB 71 would require the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) to submit reports to the legislature with details of the individual tax break deals it offers, not just aggregate data.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 100 to 9 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 21, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform