2005 House Bill 4623 / Public Act 59

Revise potato commission districts

Introduced in the House

April 19, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Neal Nitz (R-78)

To allow the Michigan potato commission to reapportion either the number of commission members or the members’ districts. This commission has the power to levy an assessment on growers which is then used to pay for marketing programs.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

April 27, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 4, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 10, 2005

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 11, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism

June 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 22, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 7, 2005