2013 Senate Bill 252 / Public Act 10

Authorize state subsidies for marina dredging projects

Introduced in the Senate

March 7, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Jack Brandenburg (R-11)

To appropriate $5 million for state subsidies to private marinas for harbor dredging. The state would pay 5 percent of bank loans of up to $500,000 per marina.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

March 13, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

March 14, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To appropriate $1 million for state subsidies to private marinas for harbor dredging. The state would pay 5 percent of bank loans of up to $500,000 per marina.

Received in the House

March 14, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

March 19, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 20, 2013

Amendment offered by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine (R-32)

To establish that $1 million is the maximum amount that can be spent on this program, and any unused money reverts to the state treasury.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 4 (details)

To appropriate $1 million for state subsidies to private marinas for harbor dredging. The state would pay 5 percent of bank loans of up to $500,000 per marina.

Received in the Senate

March 21, 2013

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 27, 2013