2005 House Bill 4679 / Public Act 115

Authorize DDA expansion into townships

Introduced in the House

April 27, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To allow the expansion of Downtown Development Authorities into adjoining portions of certain townships, with the agreement of the township governing body.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

June 14, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 16, 2005

Substitute offered by Rep. Chris Ward (R-66)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 21, 2005

Passed in the House 99 to 4 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 22, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Regulatory Reform

July 6, 2005

Reported without amendment

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

Aug. 31, 2005

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 7, 2005

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To allow the expansion of Downtown Development Authorities into adjoining portions of certain townships, with the agreement of the township governing body.

Received in the House

Sept. 7, 2005

Sept. 8, 2005

Passed in the House 100 to 5 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Sept. 21, 2005