2008 Senate Bill 1157 / Public Act 103

Revise competitive scholarship funding

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 28, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To authorize the use of Michigan (school loan) guaranty agency operating funds for state competitive scholarships in the fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30, 2008 only. The MGA ordinarily administers college loan programs, rather than scholarships.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

March 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 18, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

March 20, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 9, 2008

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

To authorize the use of Michigan (school loan) guaranty agency operating funds for state competitive scholarships in the fiscal year that ends on Sept. 30, 2008 only. The MGA ordinarily administers college loan programs, rather than scholarships.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

April 18, 2008