2006 Senate Concurrent Resolution 45

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Offered in the Senate

May 31, 2006

Offered by Sen. Ken Sikkema (R-28)

To create the Joint Select Committee on Economic Growth.

Adopted in the Senate by voice vote

Received in the House

May 31, 2006

Substitute offered by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To adopt a resolution that includes a provision requiring the committee to report its findings on a replacement tax by Oct. 1, 2006 (before the 2006 general election in November).

The substitute failed by voice vote

Adopted in the House by voice vote

To create a "Joint Select Committee on Economic Growth," which is tasked with coming up with a replacement tax for the Single Business Tax (SBT), Michigan's unique Value Added Tax (VAT). The committee will be co-chaired by Sen. Nancy Cassis (R-Novi) and Rep. Fulton Sheen (R-Plainwell). Other members include Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland), Rep. Andy Dillon (D-Redford), Sen. Alan Sanborn (R-Richmond) and Sen. Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit).