2005 Senate Bill 472 / 2006 Public Act 226

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Introduced in the Senate

May 5, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Kuipers (R-30)

To eliminate the Michigan superconducting super collider commission authorized in 1987 to represent Michigan before the United States Department of Energy and to take any action needed to support a proposal to build the superconducting super collider in this state. Any powers the commission had will instead be vested in the Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DLEG).

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

June 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jan. 24, 2006

Substitute offered by Sen. Ray Basham (D-8)

To instead transfer any powers the commission had to the Michigan Economic and Development Corporation (MEDC).

The substitute failed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 23 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Jan. 24, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 23, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 7, 2006

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To eliminate the Michigan superconducting super collider commission authorized in 1987 to represent Michigan before the United States Department of Energy and to take any action needed to support a proposal to build the superconducting super collider in this state. Any powers the commission had will instead be vested in the Department of Labor and Economic Growth (DLEG).

Motion by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To give the bill immediate effect.

The motion passed 102 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 24, 2006