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2010 Senate Bill 1578: Authorize county arts taxes
Public Act 296 of 2010
Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas, III D- on November 4, 2010
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. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Commerce & Tourism Committee on November 4, 2010
Reported in the Senate on November 10, 2010
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
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
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Received in the House on November 10, 2010
Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on December 16, 2010