Michigan House Bill HB6211

Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 11/26/24
• Refer: 11/26/24
• Report Pass: 12/4/24

Caption

Economic development: plant rehabilitation; requirements related to the revocation of an industrial facilities exemption certificate; modify. Amends sec. 15 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.565). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0536'23, HB 6212'24

Impact

The impact of HB6211 on state laws includes more stringent requirements for maintaining industrial facilities exemption certificates. The bill specifies scenarios under which the commission may revoke such certificates, including failure to complete construction or use facilities as intended within designated timeframes. This amendment aims to ensure that granted exemptions lead to actual economic benefits and discourage misuse of the system, thereby enhancing accountability for businesses receiving such benefits.

Summary

House Bill 6211 aims to amend existing regulations in the state regarding industrial facilities exemption certificates as outlined in 1974 PA 198. The bill emphasizes the process for revocation of these certificates, which are intended to encourage economic development by granting tax exemptions to specific industrial entities. Under the proposed changes, the commission overseeing these exemptions would have the authority to revoke certificates upon a certified request from the certificate holder or through a resolution from local government officials under certain stipulated conditions.

Contention

Discussion surrounding HB6211 has brought contentious points to the forefront, particularly concerning local government authority. Proponents argue that the bill strengthens oversight and ensures facilities contribute meaningfully to the local economy, while opponents may view it as a potential encroachment on established local governance practices. By centralizing some oversight in the hands of the state commission, there is concern that local needs and contexts might be overlooked in favor of a one-size-fits-all approach to economic development.

Additional_notes

The enactment of HB6211 is contingent upon the passage of additional bills, specifically Senate Bill No. 536 and either Senate Bill No. or House Bill No. 6212. This tie-bar approach suggests that changes to the exemption framework are part of a broader strategy to amend related economic development policies in the state.