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MI HB5289

Bill

Status

Passed

5/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark Ouimet

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes public corporations to invest funds in U.S. bonds, securities, commercial paper, bankers' acceptances, state and local obligations, mutual funds, and investment pools.

  • Permits investment in certificates of deposit and deposit accounts through intermediary financial institutions if the full principal and accrued interest are federally insured and the intermediary acts as custodian.

  • Requires that financial institutions used for deposits be eligible state depositories and maintain offices in Michigan, with specific eligibility standards based on federal banking definitions.

  • Allows governing bodies to authorize investment officers to pool or coordinate funds with other public corporations through written agreements that specify investment types, withdrawal rights, administration methods, and accountability measures.

  • Defines public corporations as counties, cities, villages, townships, port districts, drainage districts, and other local government entities, with investment officers typically being treasurers or designated officials.

Legislative Description

Local government; financing; investments in certain deposit accounts; authorize. Amends sec. 1 of 1943 PA 20 (MCL 129.91).

Financial institutions, generally

Last Action

Assigned Pa 152'12 With Immediate Effect

5/30/2012

Committee Referrals

Banking & Financial Institutions3/22/2012
Banking And Financial Services1/26/2012

Full Bill Text

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