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SB 638

Economic development: other; convention and tourism promotion act; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 2 of 2007 PA 25 (MCL 141.1322). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert

Removes Michigan Strategic Fund references from Convention and Tourism Promotion Act, reflecting fund elimination with funding mechanisms to be clarified through related legislation.

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Bill Summary · SB 638

Legislative bill overview

SB 638 amends Michigan's Convention and Tourism Promotion Act to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which has been eliminated. The bill is tied to SB 631, suggesting coordinated legislation addressing the fund's dissolution and its effects across state economic development programs.

Why is this important

The Michigan Strategic Fund was a key economic development tool providing grants and incentives to businesses. Eliminating references to it requires updating multiple state laws to prevent conflicts, confusion about funding authority, and potential gaps in how convention and tourism promotion activities are governed and financed.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding replacement uncertainty – The bill removes a fund without clearly specifying alternative funding mechanisms for convention and tourism promotion, raising questions about whether these activities will be adequately supported
  • Broader implications of fund elimination – The tie-bar to SB 631 suggests systemic changes to Michigan's economic development strategy; stakeholders may disagree about whether eliminating the Strategic Fund weakens or improves economic development efforts
  • Timeline and transition concerns – Without details on implementation, businesses and tourism organizations may face uncertainty about how existing grants or commitments will be handled during the transition

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

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