2008 Senate Bill 1174 / Public Act 87

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Introduced in the Senate

March 4, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To authorize Michigan Economic Development Authority (MEGA) tax credits for film and digital media productions in Michigan, including films, TV shows, music videos, video games, sound recordings and more.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 12, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

March 18, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To authorize Michigan Economic Development Authority (MEGA) tax credits for film and digital media productions in Michigan, including films, TV shows, music videos, video games, sound recordings and more.

Received in the Senate

March 19, 2008

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 7, 2008