2006 Senate Bill 1047 / Public Act 349

Give tax break to development in Ecorse

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 16, 2006

Introduced by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To allow a certain real estate development in the city of Ecorse to be defined as a neighborhood enterprise zone, which means it would be subject to lower property taxes than are levied on houses located elsewhere.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor

March 1, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 2, 2006

Amendment offered

To add language that clarifies which real estate development is covered by the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

March 7, 2006

Amendment offered by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 7, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 30, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To allow a certain real estate development in the city of Ecorse to be defined as a neighborhood enterprise zone, which means it would be subject to lower property taxes than are levied on houses located elsewhere.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 15, 2006