2013 House Bill 4575

Revise college scholarship “promise zone” criteria

Introduced in the House

April 17, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Jon Bumstead (R-100)

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 revise budget-related procedures, details of their board membership, minimum payment amounts and more.

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 5, 2013

Reported without amendment

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

June 18, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 19, 2013

Passed in the House 99 to 10 (details)

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 revise budget-related procedures, details of their board membership, minimum payment amounts, and more. It would also require annual audits of a zone's budget.

Received in the Senate

June 20, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Education