MI HB4093

Beginning July 1, 2009, applicants for industrial facilities exemption certificates must state in writing that they will not knowingly hire or contract with business entities that hire individuals not authorized to work in the United States.

Beginning July 1, 2009, applicants must commit in writing to make good faith efforts to employ Michigan residents and Michigan firms for construction, rehabilitation, development, or renovation of the facility.

Written agreements must include remedy provisions allowing revocation of exemption certificates and requiring repayment of benefits if applicants violate the hiring requirements.

Applicants must report by February 1 following facility completion on the number of Michigan residents employed, jobs created, and details of good faith hiring efforts.

Local governmental units must compile and submit applicant reports to the Michigan Strategic Fund Board by May 1 each year, with the Attorney General responsible for enforcement compliance.