2008 Senate Bill 1631

Extend convention facility tax formula

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 12, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To extend by one year the 2015 sunset on the convention facility liquor and hotel tax distribution formula. Longer extensions and tax increases have been proposed as part of a Cobo Hall expansion package, and the bill could be amended later to reflect these.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Dec. 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

To extend by one year the 2015 sunset on the convention facility liquor and hotel tax distribution formula. The bill is part of a Cobo Hall expansion package and management transfer package (see Senate Bill 1630).

Received in the House

Dec. 11, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform