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2017 Senate Bill 113: Give cash subsidies to some big developers

Public Act 48 of 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson R-Escanaba on February 7, 2017
To authorize giving ongoing cash subsidies to particular developers and business owners selected by state and local political appointees. Developers would get cash subsidies for up to 20 years based on the income tax paid by their employees and tenants. This bill authorizes construction period subsidies; see Senate Bills 111 and 112.   Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Economic Development and International Investment Committee on February 7, 2017
Reported in the Senate on February 21, 2017
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the House on February 23, 2017
Referred to the House Tax Policy Committee on February 23, 2017
Reported in the House on April 26, 2017
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Tedder R-Clarkston on May 3, 2017
To make the proposed law go into effect 45 days after it is enacted.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on May 3, 2017
Amendment offered by Rep. Martin Howrylak R- Troy on May 3, 2017
To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4550, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4550 would require drug testing for business executives whose firms receive subsidies from the state.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on May 3, 2017
Received in the Senate on May 10, 2017
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on June 8, 2017