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HB 5031

Housing: housing development authority; restrictions on resident member voting rights; remove. Amends sec. 21 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1421).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Abraham Aiyash and 19 co-sponsors

Expands the MSHDA resident board member’s voting by removing the federal-only participation limit, boosting resident representation on all board decisions.

assigned PA 192'24
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Bill Summary · HB 5031

Summary — HB 5031 (Public Act 192 of 2024)

Topic: State Housing Development Authority — resident member voting rights
Statute amended: 1966 PA 346, sec. 21 (MCL 125.1421)
Status: Enacted (Public Act 192 of 2024). Approved by Governor Jan 16, 2025. Effective April 2, 2025.
Introduced: Sept. 20, 2023 (Rep. Ranjeev Puri). Substitute (H‑2) adopted in House; enacted after House and Senate passage.

Main purpose

To expand the scope of participation and voting rights of the designated resident member on the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) board by removing a statutory restriction that limited that member’s participation to matters concerning federal public housing and Section 8 tenant‑based assistance programs.

Key provisions / changes

  • Deletes the sentence that, “to the extent required by federal law, the resident member shall only take part in, vote on, and exercise the powers of the authority concerning decisions related to the administration, operation, and management of federal public housing programs and Section 8 tenant‑based assistance programs.”
  • Retains the existing restriction that the resident member must not take part in, vote on, or exercise authority in any matter that uniquely applies to that resident member and is not generally applicable to all residents.
  • Leaves intact other elements of section 21: board composition (three cabinet-level officials plus gubernatorial appointees, including the resident appointee if federal law requires), appointment terms, quorum and voting rules, and open meetings requirements.

Who is affected

  • MSHDA board and governance: the designated resident member (an MSHDA‑assisted resident whose name appears on the lease and who meets federal program eligibility) will have broader ability to participate in and vote on board matters.
  • Public housing and Section 8 program participants: may gain greater representation at the authority level.
  • MSHDA operations: potential procedural and governance effects (quorum/vote dynamics, board deliberations).

Rationale and potential impact

  • Supporters: expanding full voting rights reduces marginalization of the resident board member, clarifies quorum and voting procedures, and brings resident perspectives to all MSHDA policy areas.
  • Fiscal impact: described as indeterminate but likely negligible for the State; no General Fund impact. The change is primarily governance‑oriented and not expected to materially alter MSHDA finances.
  • Legal context: federal law still governs any mandatory resident‑member requirements for entities that administer federal housing programs; the Act retains the conflict‑of‑interest prohibition for matters uniquely affecting the resident.

Procedural timeline (selected)

  • House passage (with H‑2 substitute): June 12, 2024
  • Senate passage: Dec. 19, 2024
  • Enrolled/Presented to Governor: Dec. 23, 2024 / Jan. 8, 2025
  • Approved by Governor: Jan. 16, 2025
  • Filed with Secretary of State / Assigned PA 192'24: Jan. 16, 2025
  • Effective date: April 2, 2025

Additional notes

  • HB 5031 was considered alongside HB 5030 and HB 5032, which proposed other technical and programmatic changes to the State Housing Development Authority Act. This summary covers only HB 5031 (resident member participation).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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