Introduced
by
To authorize Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) targeted tax breaks and subsidies for particular firms selected by state political appointees and are in a business related to "multimodal commerce," defined as “the movement of products, information, and services via air, roads, rail, or water.” This is about subsidizing businesses in an area between Willow Run and Detroit Metro airports in Wayne County (the "aerotropolis"). This is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 1079 to 1084.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
To tie-bar the bill to House Bill 5349, meaning this bill cannot become law unless that one does also. HB 5349 would allow “renaissance zones” tax breaks for the same kinds of projects.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 29 to 8 (details)
Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life
Passed in the House 77 to 23 (details)
To authorize Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) targeted tax breaks and subsidies for particular firms selected by state political appointees and are in a business related to "multimodal commerce," defined as “the movement of products, information, and services via air, roads, rail, or water.” This is about subsidizing businesses in an area between Willow Run and Detroit Metro airports in Wayne County (the "aerotropolis"). This is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 1079 to 1084.