2009 Senate Bill 418

House Roll Call 529: Passed

To authorize a $30 million spending increase (from $45 million to $75 million over several years) for government grants and subsidies to energy technology projects undertaken by for-profit companies selected by certain state officials and appointees. This refers to so-called “centers of energy excellence” subsidies from the “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-HB-5047">21st Century Jobs Fund</a>” fund that are used for matching federal or international grants.

90 Yeas / 15 Nays
Democrat (60 Yeas / 2 Nays)
Republican (30 Yeas / 13 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (5)