MI HB4091

Requires local government legislative bodies to make a separate finding and statement that exceeding 5% of taxable value in obsolete property exemptions will not substantially impede operations or harm financial soundness of affected taxing units.

Establishes three specific exceptions allowing rehabilitation to commence before district establishment: projects with building permits from October 2002, emergency/temporary repairs in January 2006 districts in specific population ranges, and roof repairs completed in March 2006 in specific population ranges.

Beginning July 1, 2009, applicants must certify in writing they will not knowingly hire or contract with businesses that employ unauthorized workers and must make good faith efforts to employ Michigan residents and utilize Michigan-based suppliers and vendors.

Beginning July 1, 2009, applicants must annually report to the Michigan Strategic Fund board on employment of Michigan residents, number of new jobs created, and details of good faith efforts to meet state hiring and contracting requirements.

Provides enforcement mechanism requiring Attorney General or appropriate state agency to ensure compliance with hiring, contracting, and reporting provisions; violators subject to certificate revocation and potential repayment of benefits.