2005 Senate Bill 412 / Public Act 67

Authorize new public works spending

Introduced in the Senate

April 21, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Michael Prusi (D-38)

To authorize new state borrowing for “capital maintenance” on state government, university and college facilities. The borrowing would take place before Sept. 30, 2007, and is part of Gov. Granholm’s $800 million “Jobs Today” public works proposal to lower Michigan’s unemployment rate.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

May 31, 2005

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 2, 2005

Passed in the Senate 32 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 2, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

June 15, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 22, 2005

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To authorize new state borrowing for “capital maintenance” on state government, university and college facilities. The borrowing would take place before Sept. 30, 2007, and is part of Gov. Granholm’s $800 million “Jobs Today” public works proposal to lower Michigan’s unemployment rate.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 7, 2005