ALTERNATIVE FUELS REPORT H.B. 5769 (H-1):
COMMITTEE SUMMARY
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House Bill 5769 (Substitute H-1 as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Jeff Mayes
House Committee: Agriculture
Senate Committee: Agriculture
Date Completed: 9-9-08
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Renewable Fuels Commission Act to require the Commission to report on the supply and production of alternative fuels to establish the condition of the industry in the State.
The Act establishes the Renewable Fuels Commission within the Michigan Department of Agriculture, and requires the Commission to investigate and make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature regarding alternative fuels.
The Act is scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010. The bill would delay the repeal to January 1, 2012.
MCL 290.583 & 290.586 Legislative Analyst: Curtis Walker
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Fiscal Analyst: Jessica Runnels
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb5769/0708