2003 House Bill 5306

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Introduced in the House

Nov. 13, 2003

To establish a state "Office of Manufacturing Czar" in the Department of Labor and Economic Growth (LEG), with a "czar" to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Manufacturing Czar would "devote facilitate the creation and retention of manufacturing jobs; implement the portions of LEG’s strategic plan addressing the manufacturing job creation and retention; coordinate programs to create and retain manufacturing jobs in the State; assist manufacturers in the State; work to create a business environment that encouraged and sustained manufacturing in the State; work to empower manufacturers to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the market".

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 3, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2003

Substitute offered by Rep. Judy Emmons (R-70)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would place the manufacturing czar in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, funded by “off budget” Indian casino gaming revenue.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 56 to 51 (details)

To establish a state "Office of Manufacturing Czar" in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, with a "czar" to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Manufacturing Czar would "devote facilitate the creation and retention of manufacturing jobs; implement the portions of LEG’s strategic plan addressing the manufacturing job creation and retention; coordinate programs to create and retain manufacturing jobs in the State; assist manufacturers in the State; work to create a business environment that encouraged and sustained manufacturing in the State; work to empower manufacturers to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the market." Funding for the "Czar" would come from “off budget” Indian casino gambling revenue.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

Dec. 11, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 17, 2003

Passed in the Senate 22 to 16 (details)

To establish a state "Office of Manufacturing Czar" in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, with a "czar" to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Manufacturing Czar would "devote facilitate the creation and retention of manufacturing jobs; implement the portions of LEG’s strategic plan addressing the manufacturing job creation and retention; coordinate programs to create and retain manufacturing jobs in the State; assist manufacturers in the State; work to create a business environment that encouraged and sustained manufacturing in the State; work to empower manufacturers to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the market." Funding for the "Czar" would come from “off budget” Indian casino gambling revenue.