2008 House Bill 5977 / Public Act 548

Give MEGA authority for electric car subsidies

Introduced in the House

April 10, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Tim Moore (R-97)

To authorize Michigan Economic Growth Authority tax credits for the Hemlock Semiconductor company and perhaps other producers of polycrystalline silicon used in solar cells and semiconductor chips. The bill is tie-barred to House Bill 5524, which would end electric power provider competition in Michigan.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

April 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

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

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 22, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Dec. 19, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that deletes the previous provisions and uses the bill as a "vehicle" to accomodate details of the electric car subsidies authorized by House Bill 6611.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 31 to 2 (details)

To give the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) the authority and duty to determine eligibility for the electric car subsidies authorized by House Bill 6611.

Received in the House

Dec. 19, 2008

Passed in the House 93 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008