2010 Senate Bill 1324 / Public Act 153

Establish criteria for "stimulus" act government debt subsidies

Introduced in the Senate

May 12, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To establish criteria for the allocation of some $2.3 billion worth of federally-subsidized or guaranteed bonds authorized for use in Michigan under the federal "stimulus" spending plan. Essentially, the federal government picks up 45 percent of the interest expense of local or state debt incurred under the program, or guarantees loans to private businesses selected by local government officials.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

July 1, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) 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 as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

Received in the House

July 1, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Aug. 18, 2010

Substitute offered by Rep. Robert Jones (D-60)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 76 to 29 (details)

To establish criteria for the allocation of some $2.3 billion worth of federally-subsidized or guaranteed bonds authorized for use in Michigan under the federal "stimulus" spending plan. Essentially, the federal government picks up 45 percent of the interest expense of local or state debt incurred under the program, or guarantees loans to private businesses selected by local government officials.

Received in the Senate

Aug. 19, 2010

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 32 to 2 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Aug. 23, 2010