HB 6548 Summary

• Establishes the "Art Institute Authorities Act" allowing counties to form art institute authorities to support encyclopedic art museums owned by municipalities in Michigan.

• Art institute authorities are public bodies that may levy a property tax of up to 0.2 mill for up to 20 years, subject to voter approval by majority of county electors at a statewide general or primary election.

• Authorities must contract with nonprofit 501(c)(3) art institute services providers and transfer collected tax revenues within 10 business days, less administrative costs.

• Tax-funded art institutes must offer county residents preferences or benefits including discounted admission/membership fees, school discounts, and access to educational programs.

• Authorities are governed by a board of 3-15 odd-numbered members appointed per articles of incorporation adopted by county board of commissioners and filed with the secretary of state.