2020 Senate Bill 1133 / Public Act 332

Create government “propane commission” with interest groups and officials

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 22, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Ed McBroom (R-38)

To create a new government “propane commission” comprised of specified officials and political appointees, with the power to impose a "marketing assessment" between 1/10 and 1/2 of one cent per gallon on retail propane sellers, if a majority of firms in the business vote for this. The mission of this new government entity would be to provide incentive programs including rebates for consumers to buy more efficient appliances.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

Nov. 18, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. This version of the bill would authorize using assessment revenue to promote propane-powered vehicles.

Dec. 3, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To create a new government “propane commission” comprised of specified officials and political appointees, with the power to impose a 1/10 of one cent per gallon "marketing assessment" on retail propane sellers, if a majority of firms in the business vote for this. The mission of this new government entity would be to provide incentive programs including rebates for consumers to buy more efficient appliances.

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Dec. 15, 2020

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 16, 2020

Substitute offered by Rep. Joseph Bellino (R-17)

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 81 to 24 (details)

To create a new government “propane commission” comprised of specified officials and political appointees, with the power to impose a "marketing assessment" between 1/10 and 1/2 of one cent per gallon on retail propane sellers, if a majority of firms in the business vote for this. The mission of this new government entity would be to provide incentive programs including rebates for consumers to buy more efficient appliances.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 18, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 29, 2020