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MI SR0058
Resolution
AI Summary
- Opposes any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or charge on local radio stations for broadcasting sound recordings or on businesses for public performance of sound recordings
- Argues that Congress has rejected similar proposals from the recording industry for over 80 years based on the mutually beneficial relationship between radio and the music industry
- Contends that local radio stations provide free promotion to the recording industry through airplay, artist interviews, and concert promotions that boost music sales and performer careers
- Asserts that thousands of local radio stations and small businesses (bars, restaurants, retail establishments, venues) would suffer severe economic hardship from a new performance fee
- Notes that radio stations provide essential services including emergency news coverage, weather information, public affairs programming, and free public service announcements that would be jeopardized by revenue diversion
Legislative Description
A resolution opposing the proposed performance tax on businesses.
Performance Tax
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Commerce And Tourism
6/2/2009
Committee Referrals
Commerce & Tourism6/2/2009
Full Bill Text
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