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SB 213

Economic development: other; strategic advisory board; create, and provide for the development of strategic plans. Amends title of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) & adds sec. 9c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0214'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 10 co-sponsors

Michigan bill creates Strategic Advisory Board to develop economic development plans under existing corporate development law framework.

referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Bill Summary · SB 213

Legislative bill overview

SB 213 amends Michigan's 1984 Economic Development Corporation Act by creating a new Strategic Advisory Board and establishing requirements for developing strategic economic development plans. The bill is tied to companion legislation (SB 214) and establishes governance structures for coordinating state economic development efforts.

Why is this important

Economic development strategy directly affects job creation, business investment, and state competitiveness. Creating an advisory board and mandating strategic planning could improve coordination between state agencies and private sector stakeholders, though implementation costs and effectiveness depend heavily on board composition and actual influence over policy decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Board composition and authority: Unclear who appoints board members, what voting power they hold, and whether recommendations are binding or advisory, which affects the board's actual influence on policy
  • Implementation costs: Establishing a new board requires staffing and operational funding; the bill does not specify budget allocations or funding sources
  • Accountability and transparency: Questions about whether board meetings are public, how decisions are made, and how the board answers to elected officials versus private interests

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

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