Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMichiganTo Governor
SB 729: State finance: authorities; outstanding obligations of the state building authority; provide exception to the limit of. Amends sec. 8 of 1964 PA 183 (MCL 830.418).
Sean McCann
SB 729 status: To Governor — PRESENTED TO GOVERNOR 9/15/2026 1:22 PM (updated Sep 22, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
Here is a simple explanation: The **State Building Authority** has a legal limit on how much money it is allowed to borrow to pay for construction projects (like state offices or college buildings). This bill would change the law to allow them to exceed that limit in certain situations. The Senate is currently debating this proposal.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Enables financing for critical state infrastructure
- Supports employment in construction and engineering sectors
- Provides fiscal flexibility during fluctuating market conditions
Risks
- Increases the state's long-term debt burden
- Potential negative impact on state credit rating
- Risk of higher interest expense on state obligations
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
45%
Benefits
- Provides a defined legal path for debt exceptions
- Clarifies the Authority's legislative mandate
- Enables government to respond to urgent facility needs
Risks
- Weakens a previously established statutory fiscal check
- Potential for circumvention of original debt caps
- Lessens accountability regarding long-term obligations
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
This bill weakens the existing statutory fiscal cap on state borrowing.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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