Speaker Bolger offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 353.

            A resolution to establish a special committee on Detroit’s recovery and Michigan’s future.

            Whereas, The city of Detroit is mired in the largest municipal bankruptcy in the nation; and

            Whereas, The House of Representatives will consider the best course of action to resolve Detroit’s bankruptcy, protect pensioners, drive the recovery of Detroit, and establish the best course for the protection of Michigan taxpayers and the future success of the state; and

            Whereas, An expedient resolution to Detroit’s bankruptcy and mitigation of impact to Michigan citizens in Detroit, and Michigan taxpayers across the state requires consideration and would require enactment of certain legislation to mitigate risk, ensure success, and resolve disputes; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That there be created a special committee on Detroit’s recovery and Michigan’s future to review and recommend legislation to repair Detroit’s financial health. The special committee on Detroit’s recovery and Michigan’s future shall consist of 5 members appointed in the same manner as standing committees of the House are appointed.