2008 House Bill 5846

Facilitate and authorize tax breaks for Michigan film production

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

To authorize a Michigan Business Tax credit equal to 25 percent of certain “base investments” in assets located in Michigan that will be used for “film and digital media infrastructure projects," defined as a film, video, television or digital media production and postproduction facility and equipment.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

March 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

March 12, 2008

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 House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 13, 2008