2007 Senate Bill 294 / 2008 Public Act 231

Authorized tax breaks for grocery in “underserved” area

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Mark Jansen (R-28)

To authorize property tax breaks for a grocery store opened in an “underserved” low income area.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

Dec. 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 11, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also expands Commercial Rehabilitation Act to modifications necessary to restore or change any "property," rather than just "obsolete properties," to an economically efficient condition.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 12, 2007

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To authorize property tax breaks for a grocery store opened in an “underserved” low income area. Also, to expand Commercial Rehabilitation Act to authorize tax breaks for restorations of any "property" rather than just "obsolete properties".

Received in the House

Dec. 12, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 24, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 27, 2008

Substitute offered by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

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

Amendment offered by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To establish certain timetables and deadlines for the proposed tax breaks.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To authorize property tax breaks for a grocery store opened in an “underserved” low income area. Also, to expand Commercial Rehabilitation Act to authorize tax breaks for restorations of any "property" rather than just "obsolete properties".

Received in the Senate

June 27, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 15, 2008