2007 House Bill 4657

Expand certain state housing subsidies

Introduced in the House

April 24, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Steve Tobocman (D-12)

To expand the “Michigan Affordable Housing Fund” and “Michigan Housing and Community Development Program” to also allow taxpayer-subsidized grants and loans to selected organizations or companies that provide housing for low income households in “downtown areas”.

Referred to the Committee on New Economy and Quality of Life

April 17, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 30, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that along with House Bill 4658 would expand the allowable uses for money in the state Housing and Community Development Fund.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To repeal the law specifying ways money in the Michigan Housing and Community Development Fund can be used, in conjunction with House Bill 4658, which would expand the allowable uses for money in this fund.

Received in the Senate

May 1, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism