2008 Senate Bill 1517 / Public Act 308

Allow local governments to invest in CD Account Registry Service programs

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 18, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To allow local governments to invest retirement funds, building and site funds, sinking funds, or general funds in a Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service program, which spreads an investor's funds among as many member institutions as necessary so that no more than $100,000 is invested in any single institution -- thus allowing the investment to be fully covered by the FDIC insurance.

Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs

Sept. 25, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 2, 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)

Received in the House

Oct. 15, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Banking and Financial Services

Nov. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 13, 2008

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

To allow local governments to invest retirement funds, building and site funds, sinking funds, or general funds in a Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service program, which spreads an investor's funds among as many member institutions as necessary so that no more than $100,000 is invested in any single institution -- thus allowing the investment to be fully covered by the FDIC insurance.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2008