2008 Senate Bill 1445 / Public Act 566

Authorize “low-profit limited liability companies”

Introduced in the Senate

July 24, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To authorize “low-profit limited liability companies” in Michigan, which are entities formed to accomplish a charitable or educational purpose and for which the production of income or capital gains are not a “significant purpose,” but may occur. Entities formed to accomplish a “legislative purpose” would not be eligible.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Sept. 24, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 6, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To authorize “low-profit limited liability companies” in Michigan, which are entities formed to accomplish a charitable or educational purpose and for which the production of income or capital gains are not a “significant purpose,” but may occur. Entities formed to accomplish a “legislative purpose” (lobbying) would not be eligible. See Senate Bill 1491.

Received in the House

Nov. 6, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008