2011 House Bill 5067 / Public Act 317

Revise electrical generator tax credits

Introduced in the House

Oct. 13, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Jim Stamas (R-98)

To retroactively eliminate certain business tax credits that may be claimed by users of gas, steam, or coal-fired turbines used to generate electricity.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 7, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-37)

To eliminate the retroactivity of the bill.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Dec. 8, 2011

Passed in the House 68 to 40 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 14, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) 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 as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)

To retroactively eliminate certain business tax credits that may be claimed by users of gas, steam, or coal-fired turbines used to generate electricity.

Received in the House

Dec. 14, 2011

Dec. 15, 2011

Passed in the House 104 to 3 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 27, 2011