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2008 Senate Bill 1174: Facilitate and authorize tax breaks for Michigan film production
Public Act 87 of 2008
Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R) on March 4, 2008
To authorize Michigan Economic Development Authority (MEGA) tax credits for film and digital media productions in Michigan, including films, TV shows, music videos, video games, sound recordings and more. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee on March 4, 2008
Reported in the Senate on March 12, 2008
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Received in the House on March 12, 2008
Referred to the House Commerce Committee on March 12, 2008
Reported in the House on March 18, 2008
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on March 18, 2008
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 in the House on March 18, 2008
Received in the Senate on March 19, 2008
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on April 7, 2008