2008 Senate Bill 1130 / Public Act 321

Establish new ethanol, alternative fuel subsidies

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 19, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Cameron Brown (R-16)

To create a segregated state fund that would be used to provide subsidies to alternative fuel producers and retailers, and to promote the sale of alternative fuel vehicles. Eligible fuels would include biodiesel, E-85 ethanol, hydrogen and others.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy

March 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

April 16, 2008

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

April 17, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

April 17, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Sept. 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 3, 2008

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To create a segregated state fund that would be used to provide subsidies to alternative fuel producers and retailers, and to promote the sale of alternative fuel vehicles. Eligible fuels would include biodiesel, E-85 ethanol, hydrogen and others.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2008