LANSING, Mich., Nov. 13, 2024 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4906, introduced by state Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph), which will exempt data centers and certain equipment from state sales tax for a certain period of time. Enterprise data centers are the cornerstone of the knowledge economy, supporting cloud computing, AI and the internet, and they have the potential to make Michigan a leader in this important, future-facing sector. Increasing our state’s information technology capacity will be a key factor as Michigan works to expand economic development, clean energy efficiency and artificial intelligence research and development. In response to the bill’s passage, Andrews issued the following statement:
“The passage of this bill will help bolster economic growth and development here in Michigan. As technology continues to advance, it is imperative that legislation allows the state to remain competitive economically. Southwest Michigan’s abundant fresh water resources and reliable nuclear energy infrastructure make it an ideal destination for data centers, particularly with the growing demand for such facilities. This positions our region as increasingly attractive for investment, fostering economic growth and job creation.”
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