2005 House Bill 5209

Require free use of state property for movie production

Introduced in the House

Sept. 21, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Richard Ball (R-85)

To require the official Michigan Film Office to make state-owned property available at no charge for film and television production purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Oct. 26, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 8, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that not apply to hospitals and prisons.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 9, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Finance