2008 Senate Bill 1020 / Public Act 451

Authorize “family development account” tax credit

Introduced in the Senate

Jan. 22, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Tupac Hunter (D-5)

To authorize a Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 75 percent of certain contributions made by a firm to the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-640">individual or family development account</a>” program, in which non-profit organizations manage tax exempt accounts of up to $5,000 for a low income person or family, with the beneficiary matching the deposits with money or volunteer work. Money in the accounts can be used for certain education, home acquisition or repair, or business start-up expenses.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered

To move back the tax year for which the bill is effective from 2008 to 2009.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 11, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To authorize a Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 75 percent of certain contributions made by a firm to the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-640">individual or family development account</a>” program, in which non-profit organizations manage tax exempt accounts of up to $5,000 for a low income person or family, with the beneficiary matching the deposits with money or volunteer work. Money in the accounts can be used for certain education, home acquisition or repair, or business start-up expenses.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008