2012 House Bill 5831 / Public Act 430

Require federal grant maximization in government building projects

Introduced in the House

Aug. 15, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Eileen Kowall (R-44)

To require state agencies, universities and colleges to “take the steps necessary” to get federal matching funds for construction projects.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Nov. 28, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 29, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Eileen Kowall (R-44)

To cap the dollar amount of a state contract preferences given to disabled veteran.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Cotter (R-99)

To lengthen the deadline for starting construction projects authorized by the legislature.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Kevin Cotter (R-99)

To provide an exception to the construction start deadline on college and university projects authorized by the legislature.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Sean McCann (D-60)

To require contractors on state construction contracts to agree to hire Michigan residents.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Dec. 4, 2012

Passed in the House 65 to 40 (details)

To revise details of the procedures for state borrowing on construction projects (including college and university projects), revise the rules for bidding on these projects, and also procedures for the state leasing buildings. Also, to require state agencies, universities and colleges to “take the steps necessary” to get federal matching funds for construction projects.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 11, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 13, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise details of the procedures for state borrowing on construction projects (including college and university projects), revise the rules for bidding on these projects, and also procedures for the state leasing buildings. Also, to require state agencies, universities and colleges to “take the steps necessary” to get federal matching funds for construction projects.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2012

Passed in the House 67 to 42 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 20, 2012