2007 House Bill 5008 / 2008 Public Act 551

Adopt new securities [stocks] regulation law

Introduced in the House

July 10, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-90)

To adopt a new Uniform Securities Act based on the model code promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. According to the NCCUSL, this would “give states regulatory and enforcement authority that minimizes duplication of regulatory resources and that blends with federal regulation and enforcement.” It provides for registration of security dealers and advisers, registration of initial public offerings of securities (stocks), and authorizes anti-fraud enforcement measures.

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

July 17, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

April 29, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 30, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To adopt a new Uniform Securities Act based on the model code promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. According to the NCCUSL, this would “give states regulatory and enforcement authority that minimizes duplication of regulatory resources and that blends with federal regulation and enforcement.” It provides for registration of security dealers and advisers, registration of initial public offerings of securities (stocks), and authorizes anti-fraud enforcement measures.

Received in the Senate

May 1, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Institutions

Dec. 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

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

Dec. 18, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To adopt a new Uniform Securities Act based on the model code promulgated by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. According to the NCCUSL, this would “give states regulatory and enforcement authority that minimizes duplication of regulatory resources and that blends with federal regulation and enforcement.” It provides for registration of security dealers and advisers, registration of initial public offerings of securities (stocks), and authorizes anti-fraud enforcement measures.

Received in the House

Dec. 18, 2008

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 31, 2008