2008 House Bill 5853 / Public Act 82

Facilitate and authorize tax breaks for Michigan film production

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Kathleen Law (D-23)

To allow film companies to property owned by or under the control of the Department of Natural Resources 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 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 20, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 7, 2008