(6) Grant applications must be evaluated by a grant review team appointed by the department director. The grant review team must consist of persons that have expertise in animal agriculture, meat processing, argi-business, and economic development. All projects recommended for grant awards must receive final approval from the Michigan commission of agriculture and rural development.
(7) All projects approved for funding under the Michigan meat processing grant program must be established under a grant agreement that outlines milestones and activities that must be met in order to receive a disbursement of funds. Projects must also identify measurable project outcomes.”.
The motion did not prevail and the amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
Rep. Brixie moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Aiyash moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4289, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows: