2008 Senate Bill 1192 / Public Act 97

Expand film rental or royalty business tax deduction

Introduced in the Senate

March 6, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To double the Michigan Business Tax gross receipts tax deduction for film rental or royalty payments paid by a theater owner to a film distributor, from 50 percent of the payments to 100 percent of them.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

March 27, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 8, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

April 9, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 10, 2008

Passed in the House 102 to 2 (details)

To double the Michigan Business Tax gross receipts tax deduction for film rental or royalty payments paid by a theater owner to a film distributor, from 50 percent of the payments to 100 percent of them.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 15, 2008