2015 Senate Bill 360 / Public Act 163

Create college saving plan for disabled students

Introduced in the Senate

June 3, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Rebekah Warren (D-18)

To increase from $235,000 to $500,000 the maximum balance allowed in Michigan “section 529” education savings plans for a particular beneficiary. This is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 359 to 362 and House Bills 4542 to 4544, which create a new type of such account.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

July 15, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Sept. 29, 2015

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Sept. 29, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Oct. 7, 2015

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 8, 2015

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To increase from $235,000 to $500,000 the maximum balance allowed in Michigan “section 529” education savings plans for a particular beneficiary. This is part of a legislative package comprised of Senate Bills 359 to 362 and House Bills 4542 to 4544, which create a new type of such account.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 14, 2015

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 28, 2015