Economic development: other; regional tourism marketing act; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 2 of 1989 PA 244 (MCL 141.892). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25
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Overview
This bill amends the Regional Tourism Marketing Act to eliminate the Michigan Strategic Fund as a definition within the act. It updates the definitions of key terms, such as ‘Director,’ to reflect the change in leadership responsibility. The bill also clarifies the scope of ‘Tourism Marketing Program’ and ‘Tourism Marketing Program Notice.’ The amendment is contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill 631.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the Michigan Strategic Fund from the definitions within the Regional Tourism Marketing Act.
- Updates the definition of ‘Director’ to reference the director of the Bureau of Fair Competition and Free Enterprise.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘Tourism Marketing Program’ to encompass a broader range of activities promoting tourism.
- Defines ‘Tourism Marketing Program Notice’ as outlined in section 3.
- Reinforces the role of the Travel Bureau as ‘Travel Michigan.’
Who is affected
- Regional Marketing Organizations
- Tourism Industry
- Travel Michigan
- Owners of Transient Facilities
- Transient Guests
Notable changes
- The elimination of the Michigan Strategic Fund as a defined term within the act.
- A shift in the definition of ‘Director’ to align with the Bureau of Fair Competition and Free Enterprise.
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