MI SB0290

Restricts authorities from using school operating tax revenues for eligible brownfield activities unless activities comply with Part 201 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act and have department-approved work plans (with limited exceptions for baseline environmental assessments, baseline assessment reports, and compliance planning).

Prohibits use of school operating tax revenues for response activities benefiting liable parties under the environmental protection act, except municipalities may use such revenues for landfill-related response activities.

Establishes 60-day review period for department approval of work plans, with deemed approval if no response is provided; allows department up to 6 months to issue conditional or modified approvals without triggering deemed approval.

Requires business entities receiving tax increment revenue reimbursement to certify in writing they will not knowingly hire workers unauthorized to work in the U.S. and, beginning July 1, 2009, must hire only Michigan residents (with limited exceptions for federal law compliance, specialized personnel, and border county projects).

Requires annual reporting by business entities on Michigan resident employment numbers, total jobs created, and any exemptions granted; authorities must compile and submit this data to the Michigan Strategic Fund board by December 1 each year.