2009 House Bill 4176

Establish state tax break for federal “new markets tax credits”

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Tim Melton (D-29)

To authorize a Michigan Business Tax credit based on an insurance company’s use of a federal “new markets tax credit,” which is a program that subsidizes capital investments or loans to certain business entities or individuals in low-income communities.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

April 1, 2009

Reported without amendment

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

April 26, 2009

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superseded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Tim Melton (D-29)

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 103 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Finance