2005 Senate Bill 434

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Introduced in the Senate

April 27, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Alan L. Cropsey (R-33)

To authorize the use of state transportation economic development fund money for distribution center infrastructure projects. This relates to a proposal for a Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Mt. Pleasant.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 10, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 12, 2005

Amendment offered

To require a facility that benefits from the bill to be at least 500,000 square feet.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Sen. Bob Emerson (D-27)

To prohibit the infrastructure projects authorized by the bill unless the beneficiary (Walmart) pays workers an amount equal to or greater than the average weekly wage of all workers in this state.

The amendment failed 16 to 21 (details)

Passed in the Senate 23 to 14 (details)

Received in the House

May 17, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations