HB-5769, As Passed House, June 27, 2008

SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE BILL NO. 5769

     A bill to amend 2006 PA 272, entitled

"Renewable fuels commission act,"

by amending sections 3 and 6 (MCL 290.583 and 290.586).

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

     Sec. 3. (1) The renewable fuels commission is established

within the department of agriculture. The commission shall

investigate and recommend strategies that the governor and the

legislature may implement to promote the use of alternative fuels

and encourage the use of vehicles that utilize alternative fuels.

The commission shall also identify mechanisms that promote research

into alternative fuels.

     (2) The commission shall identify mechanisms that promote

effective communication and coordination of efforts between this

state and local governments, private industry, and institutes of

higher education concerning the investigation, research into, and

promotion of alternative fuels.

     (3) The commission may also review any state regulation that

may hinder the use, research, and development of alternative fuels

and vehicles that are able to utilize them and recommend changes to

the governor.

     (4) The commission shall report on the supply and production

of alternative fuels to establish the condition of the industry in

this state.

     Sec. 6. This act is repealed effective January 1, 2010 2012.