2008 Senate Bill 1175 / Public Act 571

Facilitate and authorize tax breaks for Michigan film production

Introduced in the Senate

March 4, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To authorize state government loans of up to $15 million dollars each to companies that do film and digital media productions in Michigan.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 12, 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 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 12, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Nov. 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To extend for another year the loan/grant making authority of the “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-HB-5047">21st Century Jobs Fund</a>” granted by <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2008-HB-6208">House Bill 6208</a>. This was intended to attract a couple firms that ultimately chose to locate in other states. This extension would authorize grants to three other particular firms.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Andy Meisner (D-27)

To use the bill as a "vehicle" to authorize various job training loans and other disbursements by the “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-HB-5047">21st Century Jobs Fund</a>” to firms receiving MEGA tax breaks.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To extend for another year the loan/grant making authority of the “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-HB-5047">21st Century Jobs Fund</a>” granted by <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2008-HB-6208">House Bill 6208</a>. This was intended to attract a couple firms that ultimately chose to locate in other states. This extension would authorize grants to three other particular firms. The bill would also authorize the “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-HB-5047">21st Century Jobs Fund</a>” to borrow and make loans or grants of up to $10 million annually to firms receiving Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) tax breaks for various job training expenses.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 19, 2008

Substitute offered by Sen. Randy Richardville (R-17)

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 37 to 0 (details)

To extend for another year the loan/grant making authority of the “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-HB-5047">21st Century Jobs Fund</a>” granted by <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2008-HB-6208">House Bill 6208</a>. This was intended to attract a couple firms that ultimately chose to locate in other states. This extension would authorize grants to three other particular firms.

Received in the House

Dec. 19, 2008

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

Passed in the House 94 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008