2008 Senate Bill 1304 / Public Act 294

Authorize state debt for public hospital loans

Introduced in the Senate

May 7, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Tony Stamas (R-36)

To authorize state borrowing for the purpose of making loans to public hospitals. Under current law such state debt is authorized for loans to nonprofit hospitals and nonprofit health care providers.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

May 27, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 3, 2008

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

June 3, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Sept. 11, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 24, 2008

Passed in the House 104 to 0 (details)

To authorize state borrowing for the purpose of making loans to public hospitals. Under current law such state debt is authorized for loans to nonprofit hospitals and nonprofit health care providers.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 6, 2008