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MI HB5429

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Jenkins-Arno

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement that escrow accounts for intrastate securities offerings must be held at banks or depositories located in Michigan, allowing any bank or depository institution.

  • Establishes the "Michigan Invests Locally" exemption for intrastate securities offerings by Michigan-incorporated entities to Michigan residents, with aggregate offering limits of $1-2 million depending on financial statement availability.

  • Requires issuers to file notice with state administrator at least 10 days before offering, including disclosure statement with issuer information, business plan, management details, and risk warnings.

  • Limits individual investments to $10,000 unless purchaser is an accredited investor; requires 9-month resale restriction to non-residents or investment agreement becomes void.

  • Mandates quarterly reporting to purchasers on issuer finances and management compensation; establishes $100 filing fee and allows website-based offerings with specific operational requirements.

Legislative Description

Trade; securities; escrow of purchaser funds in intrastate offering; revise requirements. Amends sec. 202a of 2008 PA 551 (MCL 451.2202a).

Financial institutions, generally

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 03/27/2014

3/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Commerce3/26/2014

Full Bill Text

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