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MI SB0154
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes the reference in section 36a of the Home Rule City Act from the "local government fiscal responsibility act" to the "local government and school district fiscal accountability act."
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Allows cities in financial emergency to issue financial recovery bonds in amounts exceeding limitations in the city charter or state law.
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Subjects financial recovery bonds to terms and conditions approved by the local emergency financial assistance loan board created under the emergency municipal loan act.
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Exempts financial recovery bonds from section 5(g) restrictions and the revised municipal finance act (2001 PA 34).
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Maintains a cap that net indebtedness of a city cannot exceed 20% of the assessed value of the city, even with financial recovery bonds.
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This bill takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 153 of the 96th Legislature is enacted into law.
Legislative Description
Cities; home rule; reference to local government and school district fiscal accountability act; provide for in the home rule city act. Amends sec. 36a of 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.36a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0153'11
Local government, other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
5/5/2011