2003 Senate Bill 480 / Public Act 104

Introduced in the Senate

May 14, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Liz Brater (D-18)

To increase the annual license fee for commercial nurseries, plant growers and dealers, and nursery dealers. The fee for nurseries would go from $50 to $100, the fee for plant growers and dealers would go from $20 to $100, and the fee for nursery dealers would go from $50 to $100. The bill is expected to impose a total of $140,000 annually on these enterprises.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 10, 2003

Reported without amendment

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

June 11, 2003

Substitute offered

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 12, 2003

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To increase the annual license fee for commercial nurseries, plant growers and dealers, and nursery dealers. The fee for nurseries would go from $50 to $100, the fee for plant growers and dealers would go from $20 to $100, and the fee for nursery dealers would go from $50 to $100. The The bill would impose approximately $140,000 in additional annual costs on persons required to maintain these licenses.

Received in the House

June 12, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management

June 24, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 25, 2003

Passed in the House 64 to 39 (details)

To increase the annual license fee for commercial nurseries, plant growers and dealers, and nursery dealers. The fee for nurseries would go from $50 to $100, the fee for plant growers and dealers would go from $20 to $100, and the fee for nursery dealers would go from $50 to $100. The The bill would impose approximately $140,000 in additional annual costs on persons required to maintain these licenses.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 24, 2003