2014 House Bill 5666

Repeal county promotions tax, except for Washtenaw

Introduced in the House

June 11, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Rick Outman (R-70)

To repeal a law that allows counties to impose a 0.5 mill property tax for trade expositions, tourism promotion or to advertise the county’s “agricultural advantages,” except for Washtenaw County, which appears to be the only county that currently imposes this tax.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 12, 2014

Reported without amendment

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