2007 House Bill 5556 / 2008 Public Act 439

Revise some definitions in use tax

Introduced in the House

Dec. 12, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To revise or clarify various terms in the use tax law. Under the bill “sales price” would include consideration given to a seller by a third party who is “subsidizing” a discount. The bill also clarifies what is defined as a “bundled” transaction involving two or more distinct and identifiable products.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Jan. 23, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 27, 2008

Substitute offered

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 94 to 14 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 19, 2008

Passed in the Senate 31 to 0 (details)

To revise or clarify various terms in the use tax law. Under the bill “sales price” would include consideration given to a seller by a third party who is “subsidizing” a discount. The bill also clarifies what is defined as a “bundled” transaction involving two or more distinct and identifiable products.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008