Introduced
by
To give preference to recipients of “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2008-HB-5841">state film production subsidies </a>,” if, other things being equal, they promise not to hire illegal aliens and to take steps to hire only Michigan residents (or people who plan to become residents), with exceptions for “key management personnel” or “individuals with special skills,” and for productions made in communities near the state line.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill 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. An attempt to amend the subsitute by capping film subsidies at $50 million annually was defeated on a voice vote.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
