2002 Senate Bill 1313 / Public Act 450

Introduced in the Senate

May 9, 2002

Introduced by Sen. Joanne Emmons (R-23)

To establish state regulations on the use by school districts of certain so-called “derivative” financial instruments, specifically interest rate agreements entered into in connection with the issuance or proposed issuance of debt. The bill would require interest stated for school bonds to include the amount needed to pay the net interest obligation under an interest rate exchange or swap, hedge, or other agreement.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

May 21, 2002

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 21, 2002

June 4, 2002

Passed in the House 100 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 4, 2002

Signed by Gov. John Engler

June 17, 2002