2022 Senate Bill 1222 / Public Act 275

Revise Detroit convention facility details

Introduced in the Senate

Nov. 10, 2022

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-37)

To authorize making the former Cobo Hall convention facility in Detroit, now called "Huntington Place," eligible to enter a “public-private arrangement" with Detroit authorities. The bill revises a number of other details in a state convention facility law that uses various tax surcharges to subsidize these and related facilities around the state. See also House Bill 1223.

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

Nov. 29, 2022

Passed in the Senate 24 to 12 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 30, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Dec. 8, 2022

Passed in the House 68 to 28 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 29, 2022