2011 House Bill 5135

Revise certain college scholarship criteria

Introduced in the House

Oct. 27, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Holly Hughes (R-91)

To revise a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2007-SB-861">2008 law</a> authorizing “promise zone” tax increment financing authorities (TIFA) to subsidize college tuition for students in low educational attainment areas, by allowing these authorities to more easily revise the academic performance standards they may or may not require students to meet, and also to revise budget-related procedural details.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 7, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 27, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 97 to 10 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 27, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Education

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Economic Development.

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development