2004 Senate Bill 1116 / Public Act 258

Exempt small business research/technology grants from SBT

Introduced in the Senate

March 18, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To exempt from Single Business Tax (SBT) liability the proceeds a firm receives from federal small business innovation research grants, small business technology transfer programs, or grants from the Michigan technology tri-corridor SBIR emerging business fund administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

April 20, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 22, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 22, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

May 13, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 19, 2004

Amendment offered by Rep. Joseph Rivet (D-96)

To limit the proposed tax deduction to the extent the grant income is included in federal taxable income.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 4 (details)

To exempt from Single Business Tax (SBT) liability the proceeds a firm receives from federal small business innovation research grants, small business technology transfer programs, or grants from the Michigan technology tri-corridor SBIR emerging business fund administered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Received in the Senate

May 20, 2004

May 25, 2004

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 22, 2004