2008 Senate Bill 1187 / Public Act 108

Extend targeted MEGA tax breaks to tourism businesses

Introduced in the Senate

March 5, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To expand eligibility for certain Michigan Economic Development Authority (MEGA) tax credits, and extend eligibility for these targeted tax breaks to tourism businesses selected by the MEGA board.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 20, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 25, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also allows certain architecture and design firms to seek MEGA tax breaks.

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 26, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To expand eligibility for certain Michigan Economic Development Authority (MEGA) tax credits, extend eligibility for these targeted tax breaks to tourism businesses selected by the MEGA board, and also extend them to certain architecture and design firms selected by the MEGA board.

Received in the House

April 8, 2008

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

April 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Substitute offered by Rep. Ed Clemente (D-14)

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 101 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 15, 2008

Substitute offered by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Received in the House

April 15, 2008

April 17, 2008

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 24, 2008