2011 House Bill 4160 / Public Act 3

Spend more on tourism industry subsidies

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Wayne Schmidt (R-104)

To authorize spending a total of $20 million from the “<a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-HB-5047">21st Century Jobs Fund</a>” business subsidy program to pay for promotional subsidies for the tourism industry (“Pure Michigan” ads) this year, in addition to $5.4 million from another source. In effect, the bill adds another $10 million to what's already been committed.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 8, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 9, 2011

Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Meadows (D-69)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Steven Lindberg (D-109)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Feb. 10, 2011

Passed in the House 95 to 13 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 15, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Feb. 24, 2011

Passed in the Senate 35 to 1 (details)

To authorize spending a total of $20 million from the “<A href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2005-HB-5047">21st Century Jobs Fund</A>” business subsidy program to pay for promotional subsidies for the tourism industry (“Pure Michigan” ads) this year, in addition to $5.4 million from another source. In effect, the bill adds another $10 million to what's already been committed.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 10, 2011