2005 House Bill 4915 / Public Act 118

Authorize tax break for GM and Ryder Trucks

Introduced in the House

June 9, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Rick Jones (R-71)

To make "logistical optimization centers" eligible for local property tax abatements. This is defined as a “sorting and distribution center that supports an assembly center and its manufacturing process for the purpose of optimizing transportation, just-in-time inventory management, and material handling.” This would allow a Ryder truck plant serving a new GM factory outside Lansing to qualify for property tax breaks.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 21, 2005

Passed in the House 97 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 22, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

July 6, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 6, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that defines facilities eligible for the tax break more narrowly, so that only the GM/Ryder Truck facility near Lansing would qualify.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 7, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To make "logistical optimization centers" eligible for local property tax abatements. This is defined as a “sorting and distribution center that supports an assembly center and its manufacturing process for the purpose of optimizing transportation, just-in-time inventory management, and material handling.” This would allow a Ryder truck plant serving a new GM factory outside Lansing to qualify for property tax breaks.

Received in the House

Sept. 7, 2005

Sept. 8, 2005

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 22, 2005