2009 House Bill 5375 / Public Act 242

Authorize more energy efficiency and renewables subsidies

Introduced in the House

Sept. 16, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Dan Scripps (D-101)

To create a government program to give grants, loans and other forms of subsidy to public or private entities for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Initial money would come from federal "stimulus" spending.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

Sept. 29, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 14, 2009

Amendment offered by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To prohibit imposing any condition on a subsidy recipient than that required under the terms of the federal "stimulus" provisions.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 82 to 23 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 15, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Energy Policy and Public Utilities

Dec. 17, 2009

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To create a government program to give grants, loans and other forms of subsidy to public or private entities for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Initial money would come from federal "stimulus" spending.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2009