2006 House Bill 6034 / Public Act 188

Revise MEGA "high tech business" definition

Introduced in the House

May 4, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-90)

To revise the definition of "high tech business" in the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) law so that its Single Business Tax (SBT) breaks could be granted to a particular facility that meets the definition, even if the company as a whole does not.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

May 9, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 17, 2006

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 18, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

May 31, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 1, 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

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the definition of "high tech business" in the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) law so that its Single Business Tax (SBT) breaks could be granted to a particular facility that meets the definition, even if the company as a whole does not.

Received in the House

June 6, 2006

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

Motion by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion passed 100 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 16, 2006