2018 Senate Bill 1097

Revise business interest expense tax treatment

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 5, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Jack Brandenburg (R-8)

To revise details of how state income tax deductions for business interest expense are treated, to reflect changes made by the 2017 federal tax cut law. The Senate Fiscal Agency estimates that the bill would reduce future Michigan business tax payments by around $100 million annually.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Sept. 26, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 28, 2018

Passed in the Senate 27 to 10 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 28, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Dec. 4, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the House 62 to 45 (details)

To revise details of how state income tax deductions for business interest expense are treated, to reflect changes made by the 2017 federal tax cut law. The Senate Fiscal Agency estimates that the bill would reduce future Michigan business tax payments by around $100 million annually.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018