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• Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas, III (D) on May 26, 2009, to convert the deal to transfer Cobo Hall to a regional authority proposed by Senate Bill 585 into a 30 year lease, and consider the $20 million the authority would pay to Detroit under that deal to be the lease payment. Also, to require the authority to make a “good faith effort” to hire city residents for Cobo jobs.
  • Referred to the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee on May 26, 2009.