2003 House Bill 4010 / Public Act 5

Introduced in the House

Jan. 28, 2003

Introduced by Rep. Gene DeRossett (R-52)

To authorize industrial tax abatements for plants that manufacture biodiesel fuel. “Biodiesel" is a fuel for diesel-powered vehicles made from new and used vegetable oils and animal fats.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management

Feb. 18, 2003

Reported without amendment

The Committee on Agriculture and Resource Management, by Rep. Meyer, Chair, reported without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass. The bill was referred to the order of Second Reading of Bills and laid over one day.

Feb. 20, 2003

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 25, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism

April 1, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 2, 2003

Amendment offered

To expand the tax exemptions authorized by the bill to include electric generating plants fueled by biomass.

The amendment passed by voice vote

April 3, 2003

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To authorize industrial tax abatements for plants that manufacture biodiesel fuel or electric generating plants fueled by biomass. “Biodiesel" is a fuel for diesel-powered vehicles made from new and used vegetable oils and animal fats.

Received in the House

April 8, 2003

Passed in the House 103 to 2 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, which added tax abatements for electric generating plants fueled by biomass.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 24, 2003