2008 Senate Bill 1177 / Public Act 75

Facilitate and authorize tax breaks for Michigan film production

Introduced in the Senate

March 4, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To establish the Michigan Film Office within the Michigan Strategic Fund, and grant it extensive authority to promote and facilitate film production in this state, including scouting locations for film companies, seeking the cooperation of state departments and local governments, and performing an extensive role in granting an array of targeted film company tax breaks and subsidies that House Bills 5841 to 5856 and Senate Bills 1168 to 1183 would authorize.

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

March 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 106 to 2 (details)

To establish the Michigan Film Office within the Michigan Strategic Fund, and grant it extensive authority to promote and facilitate film production in this state, including scouting locations for film companies, seeking the cooperation of state departments and local governments, and performing an extensive role in granting an array of targeted film company tax breaks and subsidies that House Bills 5841 to 5856 and Senate Bills 1168 to 1183 would authorize.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 7, 2008