2008 House Bill 5845

Facilitate and authorize tax breaks for Michigan film production

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-90)

To authorize an income tax deduction for the gain on an investment of more than $25,000 in a production company that shoots a film or TV show in Michigan, if a portion of the principle and gain (if any) is reinvested within two years in another film studio shooting in Michigan. Also, to lower the size of the required investment and extend the time for a required reinvestment in <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-533">2006 law</a> that authorizes similar tax breaks for investments in certain “competitive edge” technologies selected by the legislature.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

March 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

March 12, 2008

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.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 20, 2008

Amendment offered by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To revise the <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-533">2006 law</a> that authorizes income tax breaks for investments in certain “competitive edge” technologies selected by the legislature by removing the specific definition of what constitutes such a venture.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 21 to 16 (details)

To authorize an income tax deduction for the gain on an investment of more than $25,000 in a production company that shoots a film or TV show in Michigan, if a portion of the principle and gain (if any) is reinvested within two years in another film studio shooting in Michigan. Also, to lower the size of the required investment and extend the time for a required reinvestment in <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-SB-533">2006 law</a> that authorizes similar tax breaks for investments in certain “competitive edge” technologies selected by the legislature.

Received in the House

March 20, 2008