2008 House Bill 6222 / Public Act 306

Revise certain tax abatement procedures

Introduced in the House

June 5, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Tory Rocca (R-30)

To extend for an additional 12 months the time that the owner or lessee of a replacement facility, new facility, or speculative building receiving plant rehabilitation or industrial development property tax abatements has to apply for an extension of these tax breaks after the previous ones expired.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Sept. 9, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 11, 2008

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

To also allow a local goverment to allow the owner to apply for the tax break extension at any time in which the current tax break "certificate" is in effect.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 16, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Sept. 24, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 2, 2008

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To extend for an additional 12 months the time that the owner or lessee of a replacement facility, new facility, or speculative building receiving plant rehabilitation or industrial development property tax abatements has to apply for an extension of these tax breaks after the previous ones.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2008