2003 House Bill 5242

Introduced in the House

Nov. 4, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Tupac Hunter (D-9)

To extend the Dec. 31, 2003 sunset of the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) until Dec. 31, 2009. MEGA is authorized to grant tax credits to companies that promise (but are not required to guarantee) to create or retain a certain number of jobs. The bill would add a provision requiring a Department of Treasury audit of whether the promised new jobs have been delivered.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 3, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.