2001 House Bill 5317 / Public Act 215

Introduced in the House

Oct. 23, 2001

Introduced by Rep. Gene DeRossett (R-55)

To revise the state penalty for unqualified distributions from a Michigan education savings program, and allow charities to open accounts for students.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Nov. 29, 2001

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Gene DeRossett (R-55)

To revise the bill so as to remove the 10 percent state penalty for unqualified distributions from a Michigan education savings program account if they are already subject to a 10 percent federal penalty, and continue to impose the 10 percent state penalty on unqualified distributions not subject to the federal penalty.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 91 to 7 (details)

To remove the 10 percent state penalty for unqualified distributions from a Michigan education savings program account if the distribution is already subject to a 10 percent federal penalty, and allow charities to open accounts for students.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 29, 2001

Dec. 11, 2001

Substitute offered

To clarify the definition of "qualified distributions," and raise the cap on the maximum balance in a Michigan Education Savings Account, including interest, to $325,000.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2001

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To remove the 10 percent state penalty for unqualified distributions from a Michigan education savings program account if the distribution is already subject to a 10 percent federal penalty, raise the cap on the maximum balance, including interest, to $235,000, allow for annual transfers between different funds, and allow charities to open accounts for students.

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2001

Passed in the House 87 to 11 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 13, 2001

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 27, 2001