2009 Senate Bill 624 / Public Act 54

Exempt certain aircraft sales from use tax

Introduced in the Senate

June 4, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To exempt the sale of aircraft “temporarily” located in Michigan from the state use tax.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

June 11, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

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. This was amended to make the bill effective immediately, so as to allow the tax break for imminent sales by the Duncan Aviation firm in Battle Creek.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 11, 2009

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

June 17, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 106 to 4 (details)

To exempt the sale of aircraft “temporarily” located in Michigan from the state use tax.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 23, 2009