2012 House Bill 5717 / Public Act 193

Authorize fruit grower crop loss loans

Introduced in the House

May 31, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Ray Franz (R-101)

To authorize a low-interest loan program for agricultural growers, processors, and some retail establishments, to alleviate crop damage attributable to a natural disaster. Up to $15 million is spending on subsidies would be authorized. This is intended to aid fruit growers and producers who suffered extensive crop damage in 2012 due to an extended March warm spell followed by a hard freeze.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Daley (R-82)

To clarify wording related to the $15 million appropriation.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Daley (R-82)

To clarify timing details related to the $15 million appropriation.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 5 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 7, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 14, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To authorize a low-interest loan program for agricultural growers, processors, and some retail establishments, to alleviate crop damage attributable to a natural disaster. Up to $15 million is spending on subsidies would be authorized. This is intended to aid fruit growers and producers who suffered extensive crop damage in 2012 due to an extended March warm spell followed by a hard freeze.

Received in the House

June 14, 2012

Passed in the House 103 to 6 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2012