2008 Senate Bill 1173 / Public Act 86

Facilitate and authorize tax breaks for Michigan film production

Introduced in the Senate

March 4, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Hansen Clarke (D-1)

To authorize a Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 25 percent of certain “base investments” in assets located in Michigan that will be used for “film and digital media infrastructure projects," defined as a film, video, television or digital media production and postproduction facility and equipment.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that lowers the eligibility standards for the proposed subsidy in 2008.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 12, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

March 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

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

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To authorize a Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 25 percent of certain “base investments” in assets located in Michigan that will be used for “film and digital media infrastructure projects," defined as a film, video, television or digital media production and postproduction facility and equipment.

Received in the Senate

March 19, 2008

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

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 7, 2008