2006 House Bill 6118 / Public Act 484

Authorize MEGA tax break for DSM in South Haven

Introduced in the House

May 31, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To revise the eligibility for Single Business Tax (SBT) breaks under the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) program, in a manner that is tailored toward giving a tax break to DSM company in South Haven.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 7, 2006

Substitute offered by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-90)

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 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 8, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

Nov. 30, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 5, 2006

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that instead would allow tax breaks for Mercedes Benz Tech in Grand Rapids, Eaton Corporation in Jackson, and Federal Mogul.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 6, 2006

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the eligibility for Single Business Tax (SBT) breaks under the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) program, in a manner that is tailored toward giving a tax break to Mercedes Benz Tech in Grand Rapids, Eaton Corporation in Jackson, and Federal Mogul.

Received in the House

Dec. 6, 2006

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which gives tax breaks to Mercedes Benz Tech in Grand Rapids, Eaton Corporation in Jackson, and Federal Mogul.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 28, 2006