2009 House Bill 4144

Authorize "cultural redevelopment districts" and tax breaks

Introduced in the House

Feb. 4, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Shanelle Jackson (D-9)

To authorize the creation of local "cultural redevelopment districts" and the granting of various tax breaks to individuals or companies within the districts. A state board would determine which areas would get the arts-relegated tax breaks, upon application from local governments. "Artists" as defined in the bill who set up inside the districts would qualify for income tax, Michigan Business Tax, and sales tax breaks. The state would reimburse the school aid fund from other tax revenues for the value of earmarked school taxes abated by these tax breaks.

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life