2002 House Bill 6071 / Public Act 512

Introduced in the House

May 9, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Gene DeRossett (R-55)

To establish an alternative energy renaissance zone dedicated to the support, research, development, enhancement, and manufacturing of alternative energy technology, with a duration of renaissance zone status for no more than 20 years.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology

June 5, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which authorizes three alternative energy renaissance zones. One would be on four parcels of state-owned land located in York Township (Washtenaw County) comprising approximately 724 acres, which previously had been used for hospitalization of mentally ill patients. The other two could be designated by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board, and must be dedicated for certain alternative energy technology.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 103 to 1 (details)

To authorize two alternative energy renaissance zones dedicated to the support, research, development, enhancement, and manufacturing of alternative energy technology, with a duration of renaissance zone status for no more than 20 years. One zone would be on four parcels of state-owned land located in York Township (Washtenaw County) comprising approximately 724 acres, which previously had been used for hospitalization of mentally ill patients. The other could be designated by the Michigan Strategic Fund Board, and must be dedicated for certain alternative energy.

Received in the Senate

June 5, 2002

June 19, 2002

Substitute offered by Sen. Joanne Emmons (R-23)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one which allows just one alternative energy renaissance zone, and limits the tax benefits of locating in the zone to companies that directly promote and increase the research, development, and manufacturing of alternative energy technology. Firms engaged in other types of production or research would not be eligible for the benefits.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To authorize an alternative energy renaissance zone dedicated to the support, research, development, enhancement, and manufacturing of alternative energy technology, with a duration of renaissance zone status for no more than 20 years, located on four parcels of state-owned land located in York Township (Washtenaw County) comprising approximately 724 acres, which previously had been used for hospitalization of mentally ill patients. The tax benefits of locating in the alternative energy renaissance zone would only be granted to companies that directly promote and increase the research, development, and manufacturing of alternative energy technology. Firms engaged in other types of production or research would not be eligible for the benefits.

Received in the House

June 19, 2002

June 27, 2002

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Received in the Senate

June 27, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

July 23, 2002