Bill > HB4129

This bill creates the Nuclear and Hydrogen Graduate Attraction and Retention Program, which aims to incentivize recent graduates to work in Michigan's nuclear and hydrogen energy industries. The program will provide grants to qualified individuals who graduate from an in-state or out-of-state postsecondary school with a degree or credential in a relevant field (such as engineering or skilled craft programs supporting nuclear or hydrogen electricity generation) and subsequently accept employment at a qualified electric generation facility in Michigan. Program participants will receive annual grants paid in equal installments over three years, contingent upon continued employment at the qualifying facility. To be eligible, individuals must apply within 12 months of graduation, and they will lose grant eligibility if they stop working at the qualified facility. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will administer the program, develop the application process, and create a dedicated fund for program expenses. The bill includes provisions for repayment of unauthorized grants, criminal penalties for submitting false information, and requires an annual report to legislative committees detailing program participation and outcomes. The bill's implementation is tied to the passage of several related bills, ensuring a comprehensive approach to supporting Michigan's nuclear and hydrogen energy workforce development.

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