2017 Senate Bill 112 / Public Act 47

Transfer state revenue to big developers

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Jack Brandenburg (R-8)

To authorize giving ongoing cash subsidies to particular developers and business owners selected by state and local political appointees. Developers would get cash subsidies for up to 20 years based on the income tax paid by their employees and tenants. Fiscal agency projections suggest the process could transfer up to $1.8 billion state tax dollars to these beneficiaries. This is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 111 to 115; see also Senate Bills 242 and 243.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment

Feb. 21, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 22, 2017

Passed in the Senate 27 to 6 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 23, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

April 26, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 3, 2017

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Tedder (R-43)

To make the proposed law go into effect 45 days after it is enacted.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Martin Howrylak (R-41)

To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 4550, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 4550 would require drug testing for business executives whose firms receive subsidies from the state.

The amendment failed by voice vote

May 4, 2017

Passed in the House 85 to 22 (details)

To authorize giving ongoing cash subsidies to particular developers and business owners selected by state and local political appointees. Developers would get cash subsidies for up to 20 years based on the income tax paid by their employees and tenants. Fiscal agency projections suggest the process could transfer up to $1.8 billion state tax dollars to these beneficiaries. This is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 111 to 115; see also Senate Bills 242 and 243.

Received in the Senate

May 9, 2017

Passed in the Senate 32 to 6 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 8, 2017