MI HB6206

Establishes the "Regional Convention and Tourism Promotion Act" allowing nonprofit convention and tourism bureaus to collect assessments from transient facility owners to fund marketing and promotion programs.

Assessment limited to 5% of room charges and requires approval through a 40-day notice period; if 40% or more of owners request a referendum, a majority vote is required for implementation.

Assessment revenues are non-state funds held in bureau accounts and must be used solely for convention and tourism marketing activities, research, personnel, and related expenses.

Requires annual audited financial statements mailed to all owners and the director within 150 days of fiscal year close; director posts statements online and can enforce compliance through demand letters and civil infractions.

Allows owners to discontinue assessments after 3 years through referendum requiring 40% owner participation and majority approval, with a 2-year waiting period before another discontinuance referendum can be held.