2003 Senate Bill 163 / Public Act 93

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 11, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To allow for the designation of 20 renaissance zones for agricultural processing facilities, rather than 10 as under current law. "Qualified agricultural processors" who locate in a zone are exempt from state and local taxes for up to 15 years.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism

March 25, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 27, 2003

Amendment offered by Sen. Liz Brater (D-18)

To require prior disclosure of a funding source to replace the forgone revenue arising from tax subsidies to particular enterprises located in the additional renaisssance zones, and to require that funds be appropriated by the legislature to replace the forgone revenue.

The amendment failed 16 to 22 (details)

Passed in the Senate 27 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

March 27, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management

June 17, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 1, 2003

Passed in the House 83 to 21 (details)

To allow for the designation of 20 renaissance zones for agricultural processing facilities, rather than 10 as under current law. "Qualified agricultural processors" who locate in a zone are exempt from state and local taxes for up to 15 years.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 24, 2003