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SB 680

Economic development: other; community convention or tourism marketing act; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 2 of 1980 PA 395 (MCL 141.872). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert

SB 680 removes references to the defunct Michigan Strategic Fund from tourism marketing statute to align law with current organizational structure.

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Bill Summary · SB 680

Legislative bill overview

SB 680 amends Michigan's Community Convention or Tourism Marketing Act to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which has been eliminated. The bill updates statutory language to reflect this organizational change and is tied to companion legislation SB 631.

Why is this important

The Michigan Strategic Fund was a state economic development entity, and removing outdated references ensures that tourism and convention marketing statutes remain coherent and functional. This housekeeping measure prevents confusion about which agencies oversee community tourism initiatives going forward.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of detail in available materials: The bill summary doesn't specify what specific fund authority is being transferred or which agency assumes those responsibilities, making it difficult to assess whether this is truly neutral administrative cleanup
  • Tie-bar dependency: The bill's effectiveness depends on SB 631 passing, creating uncertainty about the complete legislative intent and implementation
  • Potential funding gaps: If the Michigan Strategic Fund provided resources for tourism marketing, the amendment should clarify how those functions and budgets are being handled, which isn't evident from this description

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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