Michigan SB1139: History and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1140'26, SB 1141'26

What the bill says

An act to provide for the establishment of history museum authorities; to provide for the powers and duties of a history museum authority; to authorize the levy and collection of a property tax by a history museum authority; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

From the engrossed text, September 10, 2026:

An act to provide for the establishment of history museum authorities; to provide for the powers and duties of a history museum authority; to authorize the levy and collection of a property tax by a history museum authority; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. This act may be cited as the "history museum authorities act". Sec. 3. As used in this act: (a) "Articles" means the articles of incorporation of an authority. (b) "Authority" means a history museum authority established under section 5. (c) "Board" means the board of directors of an authority. (d) "Capital improvement" means a durable upgrade, adaptation, or enhancement of a property that increases the property's value. Capital improvement does not include reasonable expenditures made in connection with the installation or removal of exhibitions that require improvements to a property. (e) "Electors of the authority" means the qualified and registered electors of a county. (f) "History museum" means a historical museum whose primary collection and facility, at the date an authority is established, are owned by a city with a population of over 500,000. (g) "History museum services" means the operation or support of a history museum. (h) "History museum services provider" means a nonprofit …

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Sponsors

• Santana, Sylvia (D, 2) · primary sponsor
• McMorrow, Mallory (D, 8)
• Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13)
• Moss, Jeremy (D, 7)
• Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
• McCann, Sean (D, 19)
• Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6)
• Camilleri, Darrin (D, 4)

Latest actions

1. September 15, 2026: referred to Committee on Government Operations
2. September 15, 2026: read a first time
3. September 10, 2026: received on 09/10/2026
4. September 10, 2026: PASSED ROLL CALL # 243 YEAS 20 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
5. September 10, 2026: RULES SUSPENDED
6. September 10, 2026: PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE
7. September 10, 2026: PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING
8. September 10, 2026: REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
9. September 10, 2026: RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
10. September 10, 2026: PLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS

Common questions

What is SB1139?

SB1139 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): History and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1140'26, SB 1141'26.

What does SB1139 do?

In its own words: An act to provide for the establishment of history museum authorities; to provide for the powers and duties of a history museum authority; to authorize the levy and collection of a property tax by a history museum authority; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

What is the status of SB1139?

In committee as of September 15, 2026. Latest action: referred to Committee on Government Operations (September 15, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1139?

Santana, Sylvia (D, 2), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1139?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1139