2003 House Bill 5133 / Public Act 201

Introduced in the House

Oct. 7, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Daniel Acciavatti (R-32)

To forgive all penalties and interest owed by businesses that filed state tax returns late as a result of the August, 2003 electricity blackout, which took place on the same day as the deadline for certain tax filings. The tax returns would have to have been filed by Aug. 22, 2003.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Oct. 8, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 15, 2003

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 16, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Oct. 23, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 29, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To forgive all penalties and interest owed by businesses that filed state tax returns late as a result of the August, 2003 electricity blackout, which took place on the same day as the deadline for certain tax filings. The tax returns would have to have been filed by Aug. 22, 2003.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 14, 2003