2010 Senate Bill 1487 / Public Act 288

Revise brownfields tax “capture” detail

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 14, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To clarify that the beginning date for “capture” of tax increment revenue in a brownfield tax increment finance authority is the date of the brownfield plan amendment, rather than the original brownfield plan. The bill would increase the overall amount of “captured” revenue that is shifted from local government tax collections to some of these authorities. This revenue is used by them to pay the debt service on money borrowed to pay for site cleanup projects, or in <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2009-SB-323">some recent bills</a>, for non-cleanup related “economic development” projects.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Sept. 23, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 28, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 29, 2010

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 29, 2010

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

Nov. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2010

Passed in the House 97 to 6 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 16, 2010