2012 Senate Bill 1044 / Public Act 237

Authorize state service contract barter arrangements

Introduced in the Senate

March 27, 2012

Introduced by Sen. John Proos (R-21)

To authorize barter arrangements between the state and companies contracted to provide state services. Specifically, the state would be allowed to swap surplus state property at fair market value if it is considered “essential” to providing the contracted services.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 17, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 31, 2012

Passed in the Senate 25 to 11 (details)

Received in the House

May 31, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 13, 2012

Passed in the House 66 to 44 (details)

To authorize barter arrangements between the state and companies contracted to provide state services. Specifically, the state would be allowed to swap surplus state property at fair market value if it is considered “essential” to providing the contracted services.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2012