2009 House Bill 4817

Senate Roll Call 623: Passed

To authorize “21st Century Jobs Fund” business subsidies for “green chemistry” projects, defined as ones that “design chemical products or processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances, and develop safer bio-based chemicals and materials." The bill was amended to also appropriate $10 million from this business subsidy fund to pay for promotional subsidies that benefit hotel and resort owners ("Pure Michigan" ads).

34 Yeas / 2 Nays
Republican (20 Yeas / 2 Nays)
Democrat (14 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (1)