2010 Senate Bill 1267 / Public Act 263

Continue 7/8th cent gas tax "fund raid"

Introduced in the Senate

April 20, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Dennis Olshove (D-9)

To continue to impose a 7/8ths cent-per-gallon gas and refined petroleum tax scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2010. The tax was originally levied for the cleanup of underground fuel tanks, but was diverted to other government spending following a 2004 “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2004-HB-6074">fund raid</a>” enacted to avoid state spending cuts and reforms, and continues to be used for that purpose. The bill would extend the tax through 2015.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Sept. 16, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

To extend the tax hike and "fund raid" for two more years instead of five more years.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 16, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Nov. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2010

Amendment offered by Rep. David Agema (R-74)

To end the tax increase in 2011 instead of 2012.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 57 to 44 (details)

To continue to impose a 7/8ths cent-per-gallon gas and refined petroleum tax scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2010. The tax was originally levied for the cleanup of underground fuel tanks, but was diverted to other government spending following a 2004 “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2004-HB-1267">fund raid</a>” enacted to avoid state spending cuts and reforms, and continues to be used for that purpose. The bill would extend the tax through 2015.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 14, 2010