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MI HB4166

Bill

Status

Passed

10/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ricky Outman

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • County boards of commissioners may levy a special tax up to 5 cents per $100 of taxable property or appropriate from general funds for advertising agricultural/industrial advantages and promoting tourism.

  • Counties currently levying this special tax as of the effective date may continue, but authority expires January 1, 2020.

  • Counties may levy a special tax for up to 5 years if approved by a majority of electors voting on the proposal at an election.

  • Funds raised may support legal associations, development bureaus, or nonprofit boards engaged in advertising county advantages and encouraging immigration and trade.

  • Effective date: January 5, 2016 (90 days after enactment on October 6, 2015).

Legislative Description

Counties; boards and commissions; certain counties to levy a special tax or appropriate from the county general funds for the purpose of advertising agricultural advantages; revise, and allow each county to levy the special tax if approved by a majority of the electors in the county. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1913 PA 88 (MCL 46.161).

Counties: boards and commissions

Last Action

Assigned Pa 138'15 With Immediate Effect

10/8/2015

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/10/2015

Full Bill Text

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