2003 Senate Bill 722 / 2004 Public Act 333

Revise small business pollution prevention loan program

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 23, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Liz Brater (D-18)

To expand the types of projects and loan recipients eligible under the small business pollution prevention assistance revolving loan fund, and raise the maximum loan amount from $50,000 to $150,000. The bill would revise the definition of "small business" to include firms with up to 500 employees, rather than 100 as under current law. See Senate Bill 723.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

May 11, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 25, 2004

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 25, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Land Use and Environment

July 6, 2004

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 8, 2004

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To expand the types of projects and loan recipients eligible under the small business pollution prevention assistance revolving loan fund, and raise the maximum loan amount from $50,000 to $150,000. The bill would revise the definition of "small business" to include firms with up to 500 employees, rather than 100 as under current law. See Senate Bill 723.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 22, 2004