2011 House Bill 5157 / Public Act 315

Extend “renaissance zone” income tax breaks

Introduced in the House

Nov. 8, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Holly Hughes (R-91)

To extend the state income tax breaks granted to a person or business located in a “renaissance zone." Without the bill, these existing tax breaks would be eliminated under a recently-passed business and individual income tax overhaul.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Dec. 1, 2011

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 8, 2011

Passed in the House 104 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2011

Dec. 15, 2011

Passed in the Senate 32 to 6 (details)

To extend the state income tax breaks granted to a person or business located in a “renaissance zone." Without the bill, these existing tax breaks would be eliminated under a recently-passed business and individual income tax overhaul.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2011