SB0581

Economic development: downtown development authorities; definition of downtown district; modify. Amends sec. 201 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4201). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5455'26

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Michigan SB0581 modifies the definition of a downtown district for downtown development authorities.

Michigan SB0581 amends the definition of a downtown district for downtown development authorities. A downtown district can now include one or more separate and distinct geographic areas in a business district if certain conditions are met. These conditions include agreements with qualified townships or specific geographic layouts of the municipality. The bill also extends the duration of development programs and tax increment financing plans related to certain qualified refunding obligations.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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9 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

12:00 PM

Senate Local Government

Feb 4

12:00 PM

Senate Local Government

History

Apr 14

Senate

Approved By Governor 3/26/2026 9:30 Am

Apr 14

Senate

Filed With Secretary Of State 3/26/2026 11:37 Am

Apr 14

Senate

Assigned Pa 0005'26 With Immediate Effect