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Read. Follow. Verify.Legislature updates uniform commercial code references in Public Transportation Authority Act
Last action · September 29, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026Sponsors: Pat Outman and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Public transportation authorities are required to comply with updated cross-references when issuing bonds, notes, and financial obligations under a condition that House Bill 6347 is also enacted.
Public transportation authorities and local units of government must navigate revised statutory citations for bond issuance and financial transactions once the conditional enactment is met.
- The Public Transportation Authority Act (1986 PA 196) governs the creation, operation, and financing of public transit authorities in Michigan. context
- House Bill 6351 is part of a legislative package in the 2025-2026 Michigan legislative session addressing uniform commercial code references. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Public transportation authorities
Public authorities are subject to updated statutory references and commercial code standards when issuing bonds, notes, and financing public transportation facilities.
Bondholders and investors
Holders and transferees of notes and bonds receive statutory assurances regarding tax exemptions and negotiable instrument status under the commercial code.
Political subdivisions
Local units of government may advance money, property, or pledge their full faith and credit for public authority bonds under specific voting procedures.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Sep 29, 2026Housebill electronically reproduced 09/24/2026
- Sep 24, 2026HouseCommitteereferred to Committee on Finance
- Sep 24, 2026HouseIntroducedread a first time
- Sep 24, 2026HouseIntroducedintroduced by Representative Rep. Pat Outman
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Conditional Enactment Linked to Companion Bill
HB 6351 is explicitly tied to the passage of House Bill No. 6347 as a joint legislative package.
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