Introduced
by
To continue to impose a 7/8ths cent-per-gallon gas and refined petroleum tax scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2010. The tax was originally levied for the cleanup of underground fuel tanks, but was diverted to other government spending following a 2004 “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2004-HB-6074">fund raid</a>” enacted to avoid state spending cuts and reforms, and continues to be used for that purpose. The bill would extend the tax through 2015.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To extend the tax hike and "fund raid" for two more years instead of five more years.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
by
To end the tax increase in 2011 instead of 2012.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 57 to 44 (details)
To continue to impose a 7/8ths cent-per-gallon gas and refined petroleum tax scheduled to expire on Dec. 31, 2010. The tax was originally levied for the cleanup of underground fuel tanks, but was diverted to other government spending following a 2004 “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2004-HB-1267">fund raid</a>” enacted to avoid state spending cuts and reforms, and continues to be used for that purpose. The bill would extend the tax through 2015.
