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2017 Senate Bill 40: Expand state subsidies for particular companies on state line
Public Act 458 of 2018
Introduced by Sen. Dale W. Zorn (R) on January 18, 2017
To let particular businesses that are near the state line, and that have been selected by political appointees on a state 'economic development' program board, to each collect up to $10 million in state business subsidies for hiring people who do not live in Michigan. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Economic Development and International Investment Committee on January 18, 2017
Reported in the Senate on February 7, 2017
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered by Sen. Curtis Hertel, Jr. (D) on February 9, 2017
To require the out-of-state worker to work at the Michigan facility at least half the year for the company to receive subsidies granted for employing the individual.
The amendment failed 12 to 25 in the Senate on February 9, 2017.
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To let particular businesses near the state line, and that have been selected by political appointees on a state 'economic development' program board, to each collect up to $10 million in state business subsidies for hiring people who do not live in Michigan.
Received in the House on February 9, 2017
Referred to the House Commerce and Trade Committee on February 9, 2017
Reported in the House on December 5, 2017
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered in the House on December 21, 2018
To require at least 75 percent of the workers to be residents for the business to keep getting the state subsidies.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on December 21, 2018
To let particular businesses near the state line, and that have been selected by political appointees on a state 'economic development' program board, to each collect up to $10 million in state business subsidies for hiring people who do not live in Michigan. At least 75 percent of the employees would have to be Michigan residents.
Received in the Senate on December 20, 2018
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on December 26, 2018