Michigan § Article IX § 19 - Subscription to or interest in stock by state prohibited; exceptions.

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§ Article IX § 19. Subscription to or interest in stock by state prohibited; exceptions.

Sec. 19.

The state shall not subscribe to, nor be interested in the stock of any company, association or corporation, except as follows:

(a)

Funds accumulated to provide retirement or pension benefits for public officials and employees may be invested as provided by law.

(b)

Endowment funds created for charitable or educational purposes may be invested as provided by law governing the investment of funds held in trust by trustees.

(c)

Funds held as permanent funds or endowment funds other than those described in subdivision (b) may be invested as provided by law.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, other state funds or money may be invested in accounts of a bank, savings and loan association, or credit union organized under the laws of this state or federal law, as provided by law.

Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § Article IX § 19 cover?

Section Article IX § 19 ("Subscription to or interest in stock by state prohibited; exceptions.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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