Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2004) & adds sec. 7c.
This bill updates the Michigan Strategic Fund Act to clarify definitions and compliance requirements for economic development projects. It specifically adds a new section requiring the fund to ensure its investments comply with the federal Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. The legislation also expands the list of eligible projects to include various port facilities and provides a detailed definition of green chemistry principles. These changes directly affect the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and businesses seeking financing for industrial, commercial, or agricultural ventures in the state.
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Introduced Sep 26, 2024
Last action Oct 15, 2024
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Sep 26, 2024
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Sep 26, 2024
Introduced
introduced by Representative Bryan Posthumus
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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Bryan Posthumus
RRepublican
Co
Angela Rigas
RRepublican
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Ann Bollin
RRepublican
Co
Bill Schuette
RRepublican
Co
Brian BeGole
RRepublican
Co
Greg Alexander
RRepublican
Co
Jay DeBoyer
RRepublican
Co
Joseph Fox
RRepublican
Co
Ken Borton
RRepublican
Co
Luke Meerman
RRepublican
Co
Matt Bierlein
RRepublican
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