MI HB4177

Establishes history museum authorities in Michigan counties to provide funding for history museum services, with a board of 3-15 odd-numbered members appointed according to articles of incorporation approved by county commissioners.

Authorizes authorities to levy a property tax of up to 0.2 mills for up to 10 years on county taxable property, subject to voter approval at a regular election, with the first vote not permitted before January 1, 2025.

Requires history museum services providers (501(c)(3) nonprofits) to enter contracts with authorities ensuring tax funds are used exclusively for history museum operations and can prohibit use for endowments, capital improvements, or deferred maintenance.

Mandates that if voters approve the tax, contracted providers must offer county residents minimum benefits including free museum admission, school programming, and senior programming.

Requires authorities to conduct annual audits under state accounting standards, prepare budgets per statutory guidelines, and transfer collected tax revenue to providers within 10 business days after deducting authority operating costs and reimbursing election expenses.