2010 Senate Bill 1204 / Public Act 82

Revise lodging industry marketing tax law detail

Introduced in the Senate

March 3, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Jason Allen (R-37)

To allow Mackinac Island to levy a 2 percent tax on hotel and motel rooms to fund a convention or tourism marketing bureau.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

March 17, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 21, 2010

Passed in the Senate 31 to 6 (details)

Received in the House

April 21, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

April 22, 2010

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

April 27, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 14, 2010

Amendment offered by Rep. Joel Sheltrown (D-103)

To revise a reference to the state agency with authority over local convention or tourism marketing bureau tax programs.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 82 to 19 (details)

To allow Mackinac Island to levy a 2 percent tax on hotel and motel rooms to fund a convention or tourism marketing bureau.

Received in the Senate

May 18, 2010

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Passed in the Senate 31 to 6 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 21, 2010