2014 House Bill 5573

House Roll Call 295: Passed

To earmark $17.5 million of future tobacco lawsuit settlement revenue annually for 20 years to the state rainy day fund, which is essentially an accounting measure related to a $195 million state gift to Detroit, which goes toward the city's bankruptcy settlement. The state is essentially loaning money to itself.

77 Yeas / 33 Nays
Republican (44 Yeas / 15 Nays)
Democrat (33 Yeas / 18 Nays)