MICHIGAN TRUST FUND ACT H.B. 4884: COMMITTEE SUMMARY






House Bill 4884 (as passed by the House)
Sponsor: Representative Shanelle Jackson
House Committee: Appropriations
Senate Committee: Appropriations


Date Completed: 6-19-07

CONTENT

The Michigan Trust Fund Act provides for the establishment of the 21st Century Jobs Fund. The 21st Century Jobs Fund was established to receive the $400.0 million of net proceeds from the sale of future tobacco settlement revenue. This $400.0 million was used for economic development programs across the State. House Bill 4884 would clarify that the $415.0 million of additional borrowing against future tobacco settlement revenue authorized in Public Act 18 of 2007 would not be credited to the 21st Century Jobs Fund. Pursuant to Public Act 18 of 2007, this $415.0 million of additional borrowing against future tobacco settlement revenue will be deposited into the School Aid Fund ($207.8 million) and the General Fund ($207.2 million).


MCL 12.257

FISCAL IMPACT

The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.

Fiscal Analyst: Gary S. Olson

Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. hb4884/0708