2006 House Bill 6299 / Public Act 581

Revise bank trust fee regulations

Introduced in the House

June 29, 2006

Introduced by Rep. David Law (R-39)

To clarify what constitutes a "reasonable fee" in the law that regulates trusts established by a bank. The bill would establish that if the fee is disclosed in advance, there is a rebuttable presumption that it is reasonable. Also, to eliminate a prohibition on a bank using the money or property over which it exercises investment discretion to purchase any product, service, or security from or through the bank or an affiliate or the bank, and establish conditions under which this would be allowed.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

Sept. 20, 2006

Reported without amendment

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

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

Sept. 21, 2006

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 9, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions

Dec. 6, 2006

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 13, 2006

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To clarify what constitutes a "reasonable fee" in the law that regulates trusts established by a bank. The bill would establish that if the fee is disclosed in advance, there is a rebuttable presumption that it is reasonable. Also, to eliminate a prohibition on a bank using the money or property over which it exercises investment discretion to purchase any product, service, or security from or through the bank or an affiliate or the bank, and establish conditions under which this would be allowed.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 30, 2006