2017 Senate Bill 113 / Public Act 48

Give cash subsidies to some big developers

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

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. This bill authorizes construction period subsidies; see Senate Bills 111 and 112.

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 28 to 6 (details)

Received in the House

Feb. 23, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

April 26, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill 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 83 to 24 (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. This bill authorizes construction period subsidies; see Senate Bills 111 and 112.

Received in the Senate

May 10, 2017

May 16, 2017

Passed in the Senate 31 to 6 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 8, 2017