2008 Senate Bill 1183 / Public Act 85

Facilitate and authorize tax breaks for Michigan film production

Introduced in the Senate

March 4, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To transfer the Michigan Film Office from the state Department of History, Arts and Libraries to the Michigan Strategic Fund. Under House Bills 5841 to 5856 the Film Office would have a large role in granting an array of targeted tax breaks and cash subsidies to film companies that shoot 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

March 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To transfer the Michigan Film Office from the state Department of History, Arts and Libraries to the Michigan Strategic Fund. Under House Bills 5841 to 5856 the Film Office would have a large role in granting an array of targeted tax breaks and cash subsidies to film companies that shoot in Michigan.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 7, 2008