2021 Senate Bill 744 / 2022 Public Act 159

Authorize subsidies to shipping and port interests

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-1)

To authorize a selective state subsidy program (dubbed “Great Lakes Maritime” grants) that would give grants of up to $2.5 million annually to private developers and corporations who own a port facility, which they could spend on improvements and other things, including promoting their business. This and Senate Bill 743 amend an existing port authority law to accommodate these subsidies.

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

May 24, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 15, 2022

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To authorize a selective state subsidy program (dubbed “Great Lakes Maritime” grants) that would give $2.5 million to private developers and corporations who own a port facility, which they could spend on improvements and other things, including promoting their business. This and Senate Bill 743 amend an existing port authority law to accommodate these subsidies.

Received in the House

June 15, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

June 30, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 1, 2022

Passed in the House 94 to 12 (details)

To authorize a selective state subsidy program (dubbed “Great Lakes Maritime” grants) that would give $2.5 million to private developers and corporations who own a port facility, which they could spend on improvements and other things, including promoting their business. This and Senate Bill 743 amend an existing port authority law to accommodate these subsidies.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 19, 2022