2008 Senate Bill 1132

Extend “Fuels of the Future Commission” sunset

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To extend for two years the 2010 sunset on the government <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/200-HB-5181">“Fuels of the Future Commission”</a> whose mission is to promote research on and the use of ethanol, biodiesel, and other renewable fuels, and also require the commission to report on the source of alternative fuels sold in Michigan, where alternative fuel producers here sell their products, and the impact of alternative fuels on the economy of this state (if any).

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

March 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 16, 2008

Amendment offered

To also require this commission to consider the impact of alternative fuels on the state environment.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 17, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 17, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture