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SB 682

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert

Bill removes outdated Michigan Strategic Fund references from tourism marketing law after fund elimination, with implementation details tied to companion legislation SB 631.

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Bill Summary · SB 682

Legislative bill overview

SB 682 amends Michigan's Convention and Tourism Marketing Act to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which has been eliminated. The bill updates statutory language to reflect the fund's closure and clarifies how convention and tourism marketing functions will operate without it. This is a technical/cleanup measure tied to companion legislation (SB 631).

Why is this important

The Michigan Strategic Fund was a state economic development tool, and removing outdated references prevents legal conflicts and confusion about which funding mechanisms and agencies now handle convention and tourism marketing. This ensures clarity for businesses, organizations, and agencies relying on state tourism promotion infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding replacement unclear: The bill eliminates a fund but doesn't specify what funding source or mechanism replaces it for convention and tourism marketing efforts
  • Economic development impact: Stakeholders may question whether eliminating the Strategic Fund adequately serves Michigan's tourism and convention industry competitiveness
  • Implementation details missing: The bill's technical nature means specifics about transitional operations and authority delegation depend on SB 631, creating interdependency concerns

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

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