2016 Senate Bill 956 / Public Act 309

Revise Capitol grounds funding detail

Introduced in the Senate

May 5, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Jim Stamas (R-36)

To revise details of tobacco tax revenue earmarked to maintain the state Capitol and its grounds. The $3 million annual earmark currently rises or falls with inflation. The bill would make it never fall below $3 million.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 19, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 25, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 25, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 14, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 20, 2016

Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)

To revise details of tobacco tax revenue earmarked to maintain the state Capitol and its grounds. The $3 million annual earmark currently rises or falls with inflation. The bill would make it never fall below $3 million.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 6, 2016