Introduced
by
To establish a state "Office of Manufacturing Czar" in the Department of Labor and Economic Growth (LEG), with a "czar" to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Manufacturing Czar would "devote facilitate the creation and retention of manufacturing jobs; implement the portions of LEG’s strategic plan addressing the manufacturing job creation and retention; coordinate programs to create and retain manufacturing jobs in the State; assist manufacturers in the State; work to create a business environment that encouraged and sustained manufacturing in the State; work to empower manufacturers to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the market".
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which would place the manufacturing czar in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, funded by “off budget” Indian casino gaming revenue.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 22 to 14 (details)
To establish a state "Office of Manufacturing Czar" in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, with a "czar" to be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Manufacturing Czar would "devote facilitate the creation and retention of manufacturing jobs; implement the portions of LEG’s strategic plan addressing the manufacturing job creation and retention; coordinate programs to create and retain manufacturing jobs in the State; assist manufacturers in the State; work to create a business environment that encouraged and sustained manufacturing in the State; work to empower manufacturers to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the market." Funding for the "Czar" would come from “off budget” Indian casino gambling revenue.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 55 to 50 (details)
