2008 House Bill 6606

Increase certain MEGA tax breaks

Introduced in the House

Nov. 6, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Ed Clemente (D-14)

To increase from 400 to 500 the number of Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax break agreements that can be authorize annually, and expand the number of “high-technology business” or rural business MEGA tax breaks that may be granted from 50 to 60.

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

Nov. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 13, 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 100 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 2, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism