2009 House Bill 5663

Authorize new local government debt for energy loans

Introduced in the House

Dec. 8, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To allow local governments to borrow (sell bonds) and use the proceeds for low-interest loans to private property owners for energy efficiency improvements or a “renewable energy system”.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

March 2, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment.

Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Environment

March 25, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

April 22, 2010

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Joseph Haveman (R-90)

To establish that a government's lien on the property of a borrower would not have special priority over all other liens.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Arlan Meekhof (R-89)

To exempt energy efficiency products purchased with money from the loans proposed by this bill from property tax.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 65 to 42 (details)

To allow local governments to borrow (sell bonds) and use the proceeds for low-interest loans to private property owners for energy efficiency improvements or a “renewable energy system.

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs