2007 Senate Bill 150 / 2008 Public Act 207

Authorize tax credit for food bank contributions

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 31, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To authorize an income tax credit for the value of food items donated to homeless shelters, food kitchens, food banks, etc. The maximum credit would be $100, or $200 for joint filers.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Feb. 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Feb. 21, 2008

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

Feb. 26, 2008

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 26, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

March 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

June 26, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that only allows the tax credit if the food seller makes a matching contribution.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To authorize an income tax credit for the value of food items donated to homeless shelters, food kitchens, food banks, etc. The maximum credit would be $100, or $200 for joint filers, and it would only apply if the food seller makes a matching contribution.

Received in the Senate

June 27, 2008

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 10, 2008