Introduced by Sen. Dave Hildenbrand R-Lowell on January 30, 2013
To expand the number of local governments allowed to borrow and spend build or buy convention facilities, and let current convention authorities borrow and spend more to build or buy a second facility. The bill would also eliminate the 12 year term limits on members of these entities' boards. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Economic Development Committee on January 30, 2013
Reported in the Senate on February 26, 2013
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on February 28, 2013
To allow these government entitites to borrow and spend to build or acquire "sports facilities," which presumably includes arenas and stadiums.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 28, 2013
To allow the Grand Rapids and Kent County convention facility authorities to borrow and spend more to build or buy a second facility, including a "market" or a sports facility (which could mean an arena or stadium). The bill would also eliminate the 12 year term limits on members of these entities' boards.
Received in the House on March 6, 2013
Referred to the House Commerce Committee on March 6, 2013
Reported in the House on March 20, 2013
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered by Rep. Frank Foster R-Pellston on April 10, 2013
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 in the House on April 10, 2013