AMEND RENAISSANCE ZONE ACT TO INCLUDE

ENERGY FROM AGRICULTURAL CROPS

House Bill 5100

Sponsor:  Rep. Jeff Mayes

Committee:  Agriculture

Complete to 9-4-07

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5100 AS INTRODUCED 8-8-07

The billwould amend the definition of "renewable energy facility" in the Michigan Renaissance Zone Act.  Currently, "renewable energy facility" means a system creating energy from any of the following:

·                    Residues from agricultural products, forest products, paper products industries, and food production and processing.

·                    Trees and grasses grown specifically to be used as energy crops.

·                    Gaseous fuels produced from solid biomass, animal wastes, or landfills.

The bill would add "agricultural crops" to this list of products.  

MCL 125.2683(k)

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Shannan Kane

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:  William E. Hamilton

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.