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2012 House Bill 5717: Authorize fruit grower crop loss loans
Public Act 193 of 2012
Introduced by Rep. Ray Franz R-Onekama on May 31, 2012
To authorize a low-interest loan program for agricultural growers, processors, and some retail establishments, to alleviate crop damage attributable to a natural disaster. Up to $15 million is spending on subsidies would be authorized. This is intended to aid fruit growers and producers who suffered extensive crop damage in 2012 due to an extended March warm spell followed by a hard freeze. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Agriculture Committee on May 31, 2012
Reported in the House on June 6, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on June 6, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on June 6, 2012
Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Daley R-Attica on June 6, 2012
To clarify wording related to the $15 million appropriation.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on June 6, 2012
Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Daley R-Attica on June 6, 2012
To clarify timing details related to the $15 million appropriation.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on June 6, 2012
Received in the Senate on June 7, 2012
Referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee on June 7, 2012
Reported in the Senate on June 14, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on June 14, 2012
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on June 14, 2012
Received in the House on June 14, 2012
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on June 26, 2012