Economic development: other; motor fuels quality act; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 5a of 1984 PA 44 (MCL 290.645a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25
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Overview
This bill modifies the Motor Fuels Quality Act by removing references to the Michigan Strategic Fund. It maintains the structure of the Renewable Fuels Fund, which is established to promote the production and use of alternative fuels in Michigan. The bill also outlines how the fund will be administered and how funds will be disbursed to the department for various initiatives related to renewable fuels.
Key provisions
- Creates the Renewable Fuels Fund within the state treasury.
- Authorizes the state treasurer to manage fund investments and earnings.
- Requires the department to administer the fund to promote alternative fuels.
- Allows the department to award grants for alternative fuel production.
- Provides incentives for retailers selling renewable fuels.
- Defines ‘renewable fuels’ and ‘E85 fuel’ for clarity.
- Establishes a quarterly disbursement schedule for fund money.
- Requires the department to submit an annual expenditure summary.
Who is affected
- Retailers of fuel
- Manufacturers of alternative fuels
- The Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
- Vehicle manufacturers
- Consumers of fuel
Notable changes
- Eliminates the connection to the Michigan Strategic Fund.
- Maintains the existing framework for the Renewable Fuels Fund.
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