2006 House Bill 6035 / Public Act 281

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Introduced in the House

May 4, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Rick Baxter (R-64)

To establish a definition of "full time work" for purposes of granting Single Business Tax (SBT) breaks under the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) law, which requires firms to add or retain a certain number of jobs to qualify. "Full-time job" would include a job performed by an individual at a business that sells all or part of its assets to an eligible business that is receiving a MEGA SBT credit.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

May 9, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

May 16, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superceded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-90)

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

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

June 8, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 14, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but was subsequently superceded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 21, 2006

Substitute offered by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that would also allow MEGA tax breaks for firms engaged in "competitive edge technology" projects.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To establish a definition of "full time work" for purposes of granting Single Business Tax (SBT) breaks under the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) law, which requires firms to add or retain a certain number of jobs to qualify. "Full-time job" would include a job performed by an individual at a business that sells all or part of its assets to an eligible business that is receiving a MEGA SBT credit. Also, to allow MEGA tax breaks for firms engaged in "competitive edge technology" projects.

Received in the House

June 21, 2006

June 29, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 10, 2006