2005 Senate Bill 482 / Public Act 101

Expand use of brownfield authority revenue

Introduced in the Senate

May 10, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To allow a brownfield redevelopment authority to use its revenue to subsidize financing costs incurred by private entities on environmental remediation and economic development of brownfield site projects.

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

June 7, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that adds a provision allowing the use of brownfield subsidies for a former landfill in Walker.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 9, 2005

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To allow a brownfield redevelopment authority to use its revenue to subsidize financing costs incurred by private entities on environmental remediation and economic development of brownfield site projects. Also, to allow the use of brownfield subsidies for a former landfill in Walker.

Received in the House

June 9, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 28, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 29, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-90)

To add a clarifying reference in the bill.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 30, 2005

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 21, 2005