2016 Senate Bill 1085

Expand selected companies eligibility for some subsidies and tax breaks

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 20, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Dale Zorn (R-17)

To expand the definition of “new job” that makes selected businesses eligible to collect certain state "21st Century Jobs Fund" subsidies, so a firm located in a border county could get a subsidy or tax break for hiring a person who does not live in Michigan.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and International Investment

Nov. 29, 2016

Reported without amendment

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

Failed in the Senate 19 to 18 (details)

Motion to reconsider by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

The vote by which the bill was defeated.

Consideration postponed

Nov. 30, 2016

Motion to reconsider

The motion passed by voice vote

Received

Passed in the Senate 23 to 13 (details)

To expand the definition of “new job” that makes selected businesses eligible to collect certain state "21st Century Jobs Fund" subsidies, so a firm located in a border county could get a subsidy or tax break for hiring a person who does not live in Michigan.

Received in the House

Dec. 1, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade