2008 Senate Bill 1203 / Public Act 104

Expand “smart park” subsidies

Introduced in the Senate

March 11, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Randy Richardville (R-17)

To authorize the expansion of certain “certified technology park” authorities, which are established by local governments and use tax increment financing to subsidize the creation of “clusters of new and emerging businesses primarily focused on commercializing ideas, patents, and other opportunities surrounding corporate, university or private research institute R&D efforts”.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

March 20, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

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 Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To authorize the expansion of certain “certified technology park” authorities, which are established by local governments and use tax increment financing to subsidize the creation of these "smart parks," defined as “clusters of new and emerging businesses primarily focused on commercializing ideas, patents, and other opportunities surrounding corporate, university or private research institute R&D efforts.” Reportedly the bill involves a potential relationship between these "smart parks" in Wayne County and Blackman Township in Jackson County.

Received in the House

March 20, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

April 8, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 10, 2008

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

To authorize the expansion of certain “certified technology park” authorities, which are established by local governments and use tax increment financing to subsidize the creation of these "smart parks," defined as “clusters of new and emerging businesses primarily focused on commercializing ideas, patents, and other opportunities surrounding corporate, university or private research institute R&D efforts.” Reportedly the bill involves a potential relationship between these "smart parks" in Wayne County and Blackman Township in Jackson.

Received in the Senate

April 22, 2008

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 23, 2008