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MI HB5379

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ricky Outman

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Repeals 1913 PA 88 (MCL 46.161), which authorized county boards of supervisors to levy special taxes or appropriate general fund monies for agricultural advertising and promotion.

  • Eliminates the authority for counties to fund advertising of agricultural advantages, county products, and industries at domestic or foreign expositions.

  • Removes the ability for county boards of supervisors to contribute funds to development boards or bureaus for tourism and economic development purposes.

  • Removes statutory authority for counties to use tax revenue or general funds to encourage immigration and increase trade in state products through advertising campaigns.

Legislative Description

Counties; boards and commissions; act authorizing a county to levy a special tax or appropriate from the county general fund for the purpose of advertising agricultural advantages; repeal. Repeals 1913 PA 88 (MCL 46.161).

Counties, boards and commissions

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 03/05/2014

3/5/2014

Committee Referrals

Agriculture3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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