2008 House Bill 6413 / Public Act 350

Revise state merit exam and scholarship details

Introduced in the House

Sept. 9, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Matthew Gillard (D-106)

To allow a student who did not qualify for the Michigan Merit Award college scholarship by getting a high enough grade on the state merit exam to qualify by getting a high enough score on a re-take of just ACT test component of the merit exam.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. David Agema (R-74)

To limit Michigan merit award scholarships (a.k.a. "promise grants") to students who are citizens or legal residents.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To allow a student who did not qualify for the Michigan Merit Award college scholarship by getting a high enough grade on the state merit exam to qualify by getting a high enough score on a re-take of just ACT test component of the merit exam.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 23, 2008