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MI HB4480
Bill
Status
12/31/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Leonard
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AI Summary
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Expands annual reporting requirements for the Michigan Strategic Fund to include detailed information on all financial assistance programs, including entities receiving assistance, job creation metrics, and loan status.
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Requires the fund to report within 120 days of receiving notice when a direct recipient of an active incentive of at least $500,000 files for bankruptcy, and to provide this information to specified legislative leaders and committees.
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Mandates the fund post on its website starting July 1, 2015 a list of all contracts and agreements for financial assistance under specified sections entered into or modified in the preceding fiscal year.
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Establishes that the fund board must apply the prudent investor rule when managing 21st century investments and requires selection of qualified funds through a request for proposal process with disclosure of conflicts of interest and regulatory investigations.
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Prohibits use of fund money for stadium or arena development, casino-related projects, and requires restrictions preventing assistance to persons convicted of certain crimes or businesses that would induce qualified businesses to leave Michigan.
Legislative Description
Economic development; Michigan strategic fund; chief compliance officer; modify. Amends secs. 9, 88c & 88i of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2009 et seq.).
State financing and management, funds
Last Action
Assigned Pa 503'14 With Immediate Effect 2014 Addenda
12/31/2014