Sen. Thomas Albert

Maddy summarySB 644 amends Michigan's Economic Development Incentive Evaluation Act (2018 PA 540) to remove all references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which has been eliminated. The bill updates definitions and procedures to reflect that the "Michigan Strategic Fund Bureau" now oversees these evaluations, rather than the fund itself. It maintains the existing requirements for periodic evaluations of economic development incentives - every 4-6 years depending on funding levels - and ensures confidential business data remains protected under the Freedom of Information Act. The core evaluation process for tax credits, grants, and other incentives remains unchanged.

Maddy summarySB 642 amends Section 125 of Michigan's Management and Budget Act to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which is being eliminated through companion legislation (SB 631). The bill updates existing provisions about state property use for film production, which previously cited the Strategic Fund's film office. It does not change film production rules or benefits but ensures legal language aligns with the elimination of the Strategic Fund. The amendment affects administrative references in state law but has no direct impact on filmmakers or film production policies. This is a technical correction to reflect current state fund structure, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summarySB 635 updates Michigan's Regional Tourism Marketing Act by removing references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which was eliminated by prior legislation. The bill specifically amends the definition of "Director" in the law to no longer reference the Strategic Fund, aligning the statute with current governance structures. This change affects regional tourism marketing organizations and their legal framework, ensuring the law reflects the current state of tourism administration. The amendment does not alter how tourism marketing programs operate or impact any stakeholders beyond updating outdated statutory language.

Maddy summarySB 643 amends Michigan's General Sales Tax Act to update references from the "Michigan Strategic Fund" to the "Michigan Strategic Fund Bureau," reflecting the elimination of the fund. The bill maintains tax exemptions for data center equipment sales meeting job creation targets (400 jobs by 2022 and 1,000 by 2026) while adding new provisions for enterprise data centers requiring certification and green building standards to qualify for exemptions until 2065 (for brownfield sites) or 2050 (for others). The Michigan Strategic Fund Bureau now handles reporting on job creation, annual compliance, and certification for both existing and new enterprise data centers. This technical amendment aligns the law with current state agency structure without changing the core exemption criteria for data center investments.

Maddy summarySB 639 amends Michigan's 1921 PA 2 (the Administrative Code) to remove references to the eliminated Michigan Strategic Fund and update the law to reference the current Economic Development Fair Competition and Free Enterprise Act instead. The bill revises two sections to clarify that the State Administrative Board now oversees economic development programs under this law, including appointing a chief compliance officer and reviewing program reports. It also updates the Board's authority over state funds, allowing internal budget transfers within a department after notifying legislative committees, while prohibiting transfers from designated economic development funds like the Critical Industry Program. This change ensures the law aligns with current economic development program structures and funding mechanisms.

Maddy summarySB 645 amends Michigan's Use Tax Act to eliminate the Michigan Strategic Fund's role in tracking job numbers required for data center tax exemptions. It removes the requirement for data centers to report job counts to the Strategic Fund, while keeping the existing job targets: 400 data center jobs by 2022 and 1,000 by 2026. The bill also adds new rules for "enterprise data centers," requiring certificates from the Strategic Fund and annual reporting of employment and investment data. This technical amendment primarily affects qualified data center operators and contractors seeking tax exemptions on equipment.

Maddy summarySB 638 updates Michigan's Convention and Tourism Promotion Act (2007 PA 25) by removing references to the eliminated Michigan Strategic Fund from its definitions. It affects tourism bureaus and municipalities that collect assessments for convention promotion, as it amends Section 2 (MCL 141.1322) to reflect current administrative structures. The bill does not create new taxes or programs but ensures the law aligns with the elimination of the Michigan Strategic Fund. It is tied to the passage of SB 631, which must be enacted first.

Maddy summarySB 641 amends Section 28 of Michigan's Revenue Act (1941 PA 122) to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which was eliminated by prior legislation. This change updates the state's tax administration law to reflect current structure, ensuring the Department of Treasury's procedures no longer reference the defunct fund. The bill directly affects state treasury operations and administrative processes governed by the Revenue Act. It does not alter tax policies or create new requirements but aligns statutory language with the elimination of the Michigan Strategic Fund.

Maddy summarySB 636 amends the Michigan BIDCO Act to update references to the Michigan strategic fund, which has been eliminated. It revises Sections 104 and 105 to replace the fund's name with the Bureau of Fair Competition and Free Enterprise, effective when the related economic development fair competition and free enterprise act takes effect. This change ensures the BIDCO Act's definitions align with current state economic development oversight structures. The bill depends on the passage of SB 631 to become effective.

Maddy summarySB 646 amends Michigan's Infrastructure Council Act to restructure how the state manages public infrastructure assets. It requires the council to develop annual asset management plans, a 3-year strategy for a statewide integrated system, and annual reports tracking progress toward performance goals. Key provisions mandate consistent data standards, regional coordination for infrastructure planning, and specific requirements for transportation, water, and other asset systems. The bill directly affects state agencies, local governments, and regional planning bodies responsible for infrastructure maintenance and reporting. It also prohibits government-owned broadband networks (except for transportation uses) and restricts broadband subsidies to unserved areas with competitive bidding.