2010 Senate Bill 1515 / Public Act 283

Increase hotel and motel tax

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 28, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Patricia Birkholz (R-24)

To increase from 2 percent to 5 percent (150 percent) the amount of room tax that can be imposed on hotels and motels by any local convention and tourism marketing bureau. (Certain bureaus are already allowed to levy a 4 percent tax.) Also, to authorize procedures and sanctions for a bureau that fails to provide audited financial statements.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism

Nov. 9, 2010

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 10, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 31 to 7 (details)

To increase from 2 percent to 5 percent the amount of room tax that can be imposed on hotels and motels by any local convention and tourism marketing bureau. (Certain bureaus are already allowed to levy a 4 percent tax.) Also, to authorize procedures and sanctions for a bureau that fails to provide audited financial statements.

Received in the House

Nov. 10, 2010

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

Nov. 30, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 1, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 70 to 32 (details)

To increase from 2 percent to 5 percent the amount of room tax that can be imposed on hotels and motels by any local convention and tourism marketing bureau. (Certain bureaus are already allowed to levy a 4 percent tax.) Also, to authorize procedures and sanctions for a bureau that fails to provide audited financial statements.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 2, 2010

Passed in the Senate 33 to 2 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 16, 2010