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Committee reports bipartisan package to incentivize nuclear and hydrogen workforce training
Summary
Representatives Andrews and Wenzel described a bipartisan package of bills to create workforce training and incentives aimed at attracting nuclear and hydrogen industry investment; two bills were reported with recommendation by the committee.
Representative Andrews told the House Rules Committee that his bills are part of a package intended to make Michigan a leader in existing and next-generation nuclear technology by supporting workforce training and incentives. He said the bills would create grant programs for colleges and universities to run nuclear and hydrogen workforce training and provide incentives to retain or attract trained workers to Michigan for at least three years.
"The idea being, you know, right now, again, MSU and U of M have 2 of the top, nuclear engineering programs in the country," Andrews said, and added the state loses many trained workers to other regions. The bills would authorize rulemaking and program administration by the designated state office to create grants at community colleges and universities and to offer incentives aimed at retaining a locally trained workforce.
Representative Wenzel moved to report House Bill 41‑25 with recommendation; the clerk recorded the motion as prevailing with 9 yays, 0 nays and 0 passes. The committee also reported House Bill 41‑29 with recommendation by roll call, 9 yays, 0 nays and 0 passes. Several interested parties were identified on the committee record as supporting the bills, including the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association, DTE Energy, the Michigan Manufacturers Association and the Nuclear Energy Institute.
