Introduced
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To authorize borrowing $600 million to resolve and settle claims for the Flint water contamination litigation, as part of a settlement agreement. The money would pass through the Michigan Strategic Fund, which is generally used to finance corporate welfare subsidies, and has authority to borrow. Senate Bill 1252 would create a state Flint Settlement Trust Fund and establish as “the intent of the legislature” appropriating $35 million for it each year through the 2050-51 fiscal year. This bill reimburses the state for an initial $5 million payment.
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 103 to 5 (details)
To authorize borrowing $600 million to resolve and settle claims for the Flint water contamination litigation, as part of a settlement agreement. The money would pass through the Michigan Strategic Fund, which is generally used to finance corporate welfare subsidies, and has authority to borrow. Senate Bill 1252 would create a state Flint Settlement Trust Fund and establish as “the intent of the legislature” appropriating $35 million for it each year through the 2050-51 fiscal year. This bill reimburses the state for an initial $5 million payment.
