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2011 House Bill 4160: Spend more on tourism industry subsidies
Public Act 3 of 2011
Introduced by Rep. Wayne Schmidt R-Traverse City on January 27, 2011
To authorize spending a total of $20 million from the “21st Century Jobs Fund” 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. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee on January 27, 2011
Reported in the House on February 8, 2011
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered by Rep. Mark Meadows D-East Lansing on February 9, 2011
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on February 9, 2011
Amendment offered by Rep. Steven Lindberg D-Marquette on February 9, 2011
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on February 9, 2011
Received in the Senate on February 15, 2011
Referred to the Senate Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Committee on February 15, 2011
To authorize spending a total of $20 million from the “21st Century Jobs Fund” 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 on March 10, 2011