2005 Senate Bill 900 / 2006 Public Act 284

Authorize more agriculture processing renaissance zones

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 29, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To allow for the designation of 40 renaissance zones for agricultural processing facilities, rather than 20 as under current law. "Qualified agricultural processors" who locate in a zone are exempt from state and local taxes for up to 15 years.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

Dec. 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

Jan. 24, 2006

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

Jan. 25, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 25, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 14, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 20, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that requires at least three of the new Renaissance Zones to have an initial capitalization of at least $7 million.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 21, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To allow for the designation of 40 renaissance zones for agricultural processing facilities, rather than 20 as under current law. "Qualified agricultural processors" who locate in a zone are exempt from state and local taxes for up to 15 years.

Motion by Rep. Dave Hildenbrand (R-86)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion passed 104 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 22, 2006

June 27, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 10, 2006