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MI HB4462
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2009
Primary Sponsor
Richard Hammel
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AI Summary
- Establishes the "Commerce Center Act" to identify and provide funding support to municipalities with urban and commercial character
- Defines a "commerce center" as a city, village, or township that owns a water and sewer system, allows high-density and mixed-use zoning, and has an expedited permitting process
- Requires qualifying commerce centers to have master plans including walkable streetscapes, transportation, open space preservation, economic development, arts and culture, technology infrastructure, and universal housing components
- Directs the Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth to annually identify qualifying commerce centers and make recommendations to the legislature for funding and program development
- Requires the department to submit annual reports to the legislature on the activities and success of each commerce center in the state
Legislative Description
Local government; other; commerce centers; create in certain communities. Creates new act.
Local government, other
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 02/25/2009
2/25/2009
Committee Referrals
Urban Policy2/24/2009
Full Bill Text
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