2009 Senate Bill 416 / Public Act 50

Revise school loan detail

Introduced in the Senate

March 31, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To revise the designation of which state government bond rates will establish the index on which interest rates are based for money lent by the state to schools for construction projects. Reportedly the current benchmark rate is too low, so school districts are depleting the fund.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 12, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 14, 2009

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 14, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 4, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

To revise the designation of which state government bond rates will establish the index on which interest rates are based for money lent by the state to schools for construction projects. Reportedly the current benchmark rate is too low, so school districts are depleting the fund.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

June 18, 2009