Introduced
by
To create an “Office of Defense and Homeland Security Business Opportunities” in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This would have the goal of “increasing defense and homeland security contracts awarded to businesses located in this state by 25 percent”.
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To also include seeking to promote business opportunities for Michigan firms generated by the military procurement technical assistance center (PTAC).
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To create an “Office of Defense and Homeland Security Business Opportunities” in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This would have the goal of “increasing defense and homeland security contracts awarded to businesses located in this state by 25 percent".
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Substitute offered
by
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that more narrowly focuses the scope of the new entity on promoting homeland security products.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 100 to 5 (details)
To create an “Office of Defense and Homeland Security Business Opportunities” in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This would have the goal of “increasing defense and homeland security contracts awarded to businesses located in this state by 25 percent".
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
