2025 House Bill 4773

Economic development: other; audit that would identify and return unspent money to the general fund for SOAR projects; require.

A bill to amend 2018 PA 540, entitled “Economic development incentive evaluation act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 18.1753) and by adding section 7a.

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House Bill No. 4771 (HB No. 4773 TIE BAR WITH HB No. 4771) amends Michigan’s economic development programs to increase legislative oversight, require prompt notification and fund recovery for delayed or canceled projects, enhance transparency and reporting, and ensure unspent or reclaimed funds revert to the state’s General Fund. House Bill No. 4772 (TIE BAR WITH HB No.4771) amends the Michigan Trust Fund Act to clarify the management and permissible uses of the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund, ensuring funds remain available for key economic development programs and requiring annual reporting, contingent on related legislation.

Introduced in the House

Aug. 19, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Ann Bollin (R-49)

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations