2017 Senate Bill 40 / 2018 Public Act 458

Expand state subsidies for particular companies on state line

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn (R-17)

To let particular businesses that are near the state line, and that have been selected by political appointees on a state 'economic development' program board, to each collect up to $10 million in state business subsidies for hiring people who do not live in Michigan.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment

Feb. 7, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 9, 2017

Amendment offered by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To require the out-of-state worker to work at the Michigan facility at least half the year for the company to receive subsidies granted for employing the individual.

The amendment failed 12 to 25 (details)

Passed in the Senate 24 to 13 (details)

To let particular businesses near the state line, and that have been selected by political appointees on a state 'economic development' program board, to each collect up to $10 million in state business subsidies for hiring people who do not live in Michigan.

Received in the House

Feb. 9, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

Dec. 5, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 20, 2018

Passed in the Senate 24 to 14 (details)

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

In the House

Dec. 21, 2018

Amendment offered

To require at least 75 percent of the workers to be residents for the business to keep getting the state subsidies.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 53 (details)

To let particular businesses near the state line, and that have been selected by political appointees on a state 'economic development' program board, to each collect up to $10 million in state business subsidies for hiring people who do not live in Michigan. At least 75 percent of the employees would have to be Michigan residents.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 26, 2018