2005 House Bill 5471 / 2006 Public Act 32

Authorize tax breaks for specific areas

Introduced in the House

Dec. 1, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Dave Hildenbrand (R-86)

To authorize brownfields tax breaks for "economic opportunity zones." The tax breaks would apply to facilities that are in a zone that is at least 40 acres in size, contains a manufacturing facility of 500,000 or more square feet, and is in or next to a so-called “core community” with a population of 30,000 or less.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 6, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 7, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. This version was subsequently superceded by another substitute with more technical changes.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Dave Hildenbrand (R-86)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 2 (details)

To authorize brownfields tax breaks for "economic opportunity zones." The tax breaks would apply to facilities that are in a zone that is at least 40 acres in size, contains a manufacturing facility of 500,000 or more square feet, and is in or next to a so-called “core community” with a population of 30,000 or less.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 8, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

Feb. 2, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 8, 2006

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize brownfields tax breaks for "economic opportunity zones." The tax breaks would apply to facilities that are in a zone that is at least 40 acres in size, contains a manufacturing facility of 500,000 or more square feet, and is in or next to a so-called “core community” with a population of 30,000 or less.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Feb. 23, 2006