2013 Senate Bill 256 / Public Act 76

Revise state “supply chain management development commission”

Introduced in the Senate

March 12, 2013

Introduced by Sen. Mike Kowall (R-15)

To revise details of a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2008-HB-6150">2008 law</a> that created a state “supply chain management development commission” with the mission of developing “a road map for attracting, supporting, marketing, and growing the international trade, supply chain, and logistics industries.” The bill would change the name of this entity, move it from the Department of Treasury to the Michigan Strategic Fund agency, allow this entity to be funded with state tax and fee revenue (rather than just federal or other funds), and more.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development

March 14, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 20, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

March 20, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

May 22, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 6, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Patrick Somerville (R-23)

To require the Strategic Fund agency to submit annual reports on the administrative costs of this entity.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 11, 2013

Passed in the House 65 to 43 (details)

To revise details of a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2008-HB-6150">2008 law</a> that created a state “supply chain management development commission” with the mission of developing “a road map for attracting, supporting, marketing, and growing the international trade, supply chain, and logistics industries.” The bill would change the name of this entity, move it from the Department of Treasury to the Michigan Strategic Fund agency, allow this entity to be funded with state tax and fee revenue (rather than just federal or other funds), and more.

Received in the Senate

June 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2013