2010 Senate Bill 1578 / Public Act 296

Authorize county arts taxes

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 4, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas (D-4)

To allow counties to create an arts authority with the power to impose a property tax of up to .2 mils for up to 20 years, with the money going to subsidize art museums. A vote of the people would be required to impose the tax. The bill opens the door to an Oakland, Macomb and Wayne County arts tax to subsidize the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Nov. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

To allow counties to create an arts authority with the power to impose a property tax of up to .2 mils for up to 20 years, with the money going to subsidize art museums. A vote of the people would be required to impose the tax. The bill opens the door to an Oakland, Macomb and Wayne County arts tax to subsidize the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2010

Dec. 1, 2010

Passed in the House 67 to 36 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 16, 2010