2017 Senate Bill 375 / Public Act 242

Authorize county subsidies for methane digester generators

Introduced in the Senate

May 10, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Darwin Booher (R-35)

To permit counties to include methane digester energy systems in a program that lets the county borrow money, lend it to a property owner who wants to buy a “renewable energy system,” and levy a special assessment on the property from which the loan would be repaid.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Sept. 20, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 3, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 3, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Local Government

Oct. 4, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Dec. 6, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2017

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

To permit counties to include methane digester energy systems in a program that lets the county borrow money, lend it to a property owner who wants to buy a “renewable energy system,” and levy a special assessment on the property from which the loan would be repaid.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2017