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MI HB5644

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Peter Lucido

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Michigan to borrow and issue up to $515,000,000 in general obligation bonds to pay bonded debt and other obligations of first class school districts.

  • Pledges the full faith and credit of the state to guarantee payment of bond principal and interest.

  • Requires submission of the bond authorization question to Michigan voters at the next November general election, with approval requiring majority vote.

  • Establishes that bond proceeds, premiums, accrued interest, and earnings be deposited in a restricted state treasury fund and used only for authorized purposes including bond issuance expenses.

  • Mandates annual appropriations from the general fund and Michigan infrastructure repair fund to cover principal, interest, and incidental costs of outstanding bonds.

Legislative Description

State financing and management; bonds; issuance of general obligation debt to pay certain debts of certain first class school districts; authorize. Creates new act.

State financing and management: bonds

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/11/2016

5/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/11/2016

Full Bill Text

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