2007 Senate Bill 677 / 2008 Public Act 417

Repeal underground fuel tank cleanup gas tax

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 22, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To extend the deadline for those claiming reimbursement for underground fuel tank clean ups. Money for these comes from a 7/8ths cent-per-gallon "regulatory fee" (tax) imposed on the sale of petroleum products. Originally this was used almost exclusively enderground fuel tank cleanups, but in 2004 <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2004-HB-6074">Public Act 390</a> extended the 2004 sunset on the tax until 2011, and began a practice of using much of the revenue to pay for other government spending.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Nov. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 13, 2008

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 13, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 9, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2008

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To extend the deadline for those claiming reimbursement for underground fuel tank clean ups. Money for these comes from a 7/8ths cent-per-gallon "regulatory fee" (tax) imposed on the sale of petroleum products. Originally this was used almost exclusively enderground fuel tank cleanups, but in 2004 <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2004-HB-6074">Public Act 390</a> extended the 2004 sunset on the tax until 2011, and began a practice of using much of the revenue to pay for other government spending.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008