ALTERNATIVE FUELS REPORT S.B. 1132: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
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Senate Bill 1132 (as introduced 2-19-08)
Sponsor: Senator Ron Jelinek
Committee: Agriculture
Date Completed: 2-29-08
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Renewable Fuels Commission Act to require the Commission to report on the source of alternative fuels that are sold in the State; where producers of alternative fuels located in the State sell the fuels; and the impact of alternative fuels on the State's economy.
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The Act is scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2010.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: Suzanne Lowe
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. sb1132/0708