2007 Senate Bill 676 / Public Act 68

Finalize FY 2006-2007 budget deal details

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 1, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To transfer approximately $5 million in previously collected tax revenue from a state fund intended to finance a Soo Locks construction project to the Comprehensive Transportation Fund, from which it would be transferred to the general fund. This is part of the deal to borrow and shift funds to avoid spending cuts in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Aug. 8, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 22, 2007

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Aug. 22, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 23, 2007

Passed in the House 85 to 19 (details)

To transfer approximately $5 million in previously collected tax revenue from a state fund intended to finance a Soo Locks construction project to the Comprehensive Transportation Fund, from which it would be transferred to the general fund. This is part of the deal to borrow and shift funds to avoid spending cuts in the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 budget.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 28, 2007