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MI HB5607

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joey Andrews

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates the nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program to award annual grants to graduates employed at qualified nuclear or hydrogen electric generation facilities in Michigan

  • Qualified individuals must graduate from an in-state or out-of-state postsecondary school with a degree or credential in a qualified education program (skilled trades or engineering supporting nuclear or hydrogen energy) and apply within 12 months of graduation

  • Program participants receive annual payments for 3 years of continuous employment at a qualified electric generation facility; payments cease if employment ends

  • Establishes penalties for providing false information on applications, including up to 93 days imprisonment and fines up to $1,000

  • Creates the nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program fund, administered by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, to be used for program administration, grant awards, and enforcement; requires annual reporting to legislative committees on program participation and outcomes

Legislative Description

Energy: nuclear; grant for certain graduates working in a nuclear or hydrogen energy facility; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5606'24, HB 5608'24, HB 5609'24

Energy: nuclear

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/20/2024

3/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Energy, Communications, And Technology3/20/2024

Full Bill Text

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