Economic development: other; convention and tourism marketing act; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 2 of 1980 PA 383 (MCL 141.882). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25
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Overview
This bill amends the Convention and Tourism Marketing Act to reflect the elimination of the Michigan Strategic Fund. It updates definitions within the act, particularly concerning the ‘Director’ and ‘Bureau,’ to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund’s role. The bill’s implementation is contingent on the passage of Senate Bill 631.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘Assessment’ as the amount levied against transient facility owners.
- Defines ‘Assessment district’ as counties with populations over 1,500,000.
- Defines ‘Bureau’ as a nonprofit promoting convention business and tourism, subject to specific criteria.
- Defines ‘Director’ as the president of the Michigan Strategic Fund (or designee).
- Defines ‘Marketing program’ as a program to attract transient guests.
- Defines ‘Room charge’ as the fee for room occupancy, excluding certain expenses.
- Defines ‘Transient facility’ as a building with 35 or more rooms providing lodging.
- Defines ‘Transient guest’ as someone occupying a room for less than 30 consecutive days.
Who is affected
- Transient facility owners
- Convention and tourism bureaus
- Travel Michigan
- Counties with populations over 1,500,000
- Businesses promoting convention and tourism
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