2004 Senate Bill 953

Authorize ethanol or biogas subsidies

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 4, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Cameron Brown (R-16)

To authorize up to $25 million in state money to be deposited in banks for loans to certain farmers for ethanol or biogas production plants. The maximum amount for a single loan would be $5 million.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism

June 1, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

June 2, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes a farmer who has violated state environmental laws within the last year ineligible for the loans.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 3, 2004

Passed in the Senate 32 to 4 (details)

Received in the House

June 3, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management

Sept. 8, 2004

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 29, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 67 to 34 (details)

To authorize up to $25 million in state money to be deposited in banks for loans to certain farmers for ethanol or biogas production plants. The maximum amount for a single loan would be $5 million.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 30, 2004

Nov. 3, 2004

Passed in the Senate 24 to 13 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Nov. 19, 2004