2008 House Bill 5851

Facilitate and authorize tax breaks for Michigan film production

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Frank Accavitti (D-42)

To allow film companies to use property owned by or under the control of a state department at no charge for shooting films, TV shows and digital media productions in Michigan.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

March 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

March 12, 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

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism