2010 House Bill 6206 / Public Act 254

Authorize Bay and Midland County hotel tax

Introduced in the House

May 21, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Mayes (D-96)

To authorize a new 5 percent room tax (“marketing assessment”) on hotel and motel rooms in Midland and Bay Counties. A referendum of lodging providers would be required if requested by least 40 percent of the owners of "transient facilities" subject to the tax. Providers would have one vote for each room in their facility. The tax revenue would go to regional marketing and promotion programs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Stamas, Kenneth Horn, Bill Caul and Tim Moore.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

June 8, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 10, 2010

Substitute offered by Rep. Ken Horn (R-94)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 81 to 19 (details)

To authorize a new 5 percent room tax (“marketing assessment”) on hotel and motel rooms in Midland and Bay Counties. A referendum of lodging providers would be required if requested by least 40 percent of the owners of "transient facilities" subject to the tax. Providers would have one vote for each room in their facility. The tax revenue would go to regional marketing and promotion programs. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Jim Stamas, Kenneth Horn, Bill Caul and Tim Moore.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2010

Dec. 2, 2010

Passed in the Senate 31 to 2 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 14, 2010