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MI HB5617

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

Steve Carra

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies and local governments from using the word "free" to promote services offered without charge to residents
  • Requires state agencies and local governments to use the phrase "taxpayer funded" instead when promoting such services
  • Defines "taxpayer funded" as services funded by federal, state, or local money collected from taxes, fines, or fees
  • Applies to all state departments, boards, commissions, offices, agencies, authorities and local units including counties, cities, villages, and townships
  • Creates the "Promotion of Governmental Services Act"

Legislative Description

State management: other; use of certain terminology in the promotion of governmental services; regulate. Creates new act.

Local government: public services

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/20/2024

3/21/2024

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/20/2024

Full Bill Text

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