2005 Senate Bill 475 / 2006 Public Act 229

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Introduced in the Senate

May 5, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To eliminate the state research fund feasibility review panel established in 1982 to oversee the fund created then to subsidize the commercialization of various technological developments created by Michigan public universities.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

June 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 24, 2006

Substitute offered by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To instead transfer any powers the commission had to the Michigan Economic and Development Corporation (MEDC).

The substitute failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 23 to 13 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 24, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 23, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 7, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the state research fund feasibility review panel established in 1982 to oversee the fund created then to subsidize the commercialization of various technological developments created by Michigan public universities.

Motion by Rep. John Stakoe (R-44)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion passed 103 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 24, 2006