2004 Senate Bill 1341 / Public Act 535

Revise MSHDA powers

Introduced in the Senate

Aug. 4, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-24)

To revise the statutory limit on the outstanding debt of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), and also make various revisions to the powers and operations of MSHDA. Among other things the bill would allow MSHDA to finance multifamily housing for students; eliminate the required allocation of units under the so-called Multifamily Pass Through Program to people who meet certain income levels; permit nonprofit housing corporations to qualify for long-term financing under the Pass Through Program; and revise certain income level qualifications for other subsidized housing projects.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

Nov. 4, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 9, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 10, 2004

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

Nov. 30, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 9, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also charges MSHDA with the task of examining the finances and record of the Michigan Broadband Authority, and whether it is actually making any difference in terms of expanding the availability of broadband Internet service.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

To revise the statutory limit on the outstanding debt of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA), and also make various revisions to the powers and operations of MSHDA. Among other things the bill would allow MSHDA to finance multifamily housing for students; eliminate the required allocation of units under the so-called Multifamily Pass Through Program to people who meet certain income levels; permit nonprofit housing corporations to qualify for long-term financing under the Pass Through Program; and revise certain income level qualifications for other subsidized housing projects. The bill also charges MSHDA with the task of examining the finances of the Michigan Broadband Authority, and its record on expanding the availability of broadband Internet service.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 9, 2004

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill, which also charges MSHDA with the task of examining the finances of the Michigan Broadband Authority, and its record on expanding the availability of broadband Internet service.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2004