Michigan SB1145: State agencies (proposed): authorities; travel commission and travel bureau; reestablish. Amends secs. 2 & 2a of 1945 PA 106 (MCL 2.102 & 2.102a).

What the bill says

To amend 1945 PA 106, entitled "Michigan tourism policy act," by amending sections 2 and 2a (MCL 2.102 and 2.102a), as amended by 1993 PA 109.

From the introduced text, September 9, 2026:

A bill to amend 1945 PA 106, entitled "Michigan tourism policy act," by amending sections 2 and 2a (MCL 2.102 and 2.102a), as amended by 1993 PA 109. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 2. (1) The Michigan travel commission is created within the department of commerce.treasury. All of the statutory authority, powers, duties, functions and responsibilities, including the functions of budgeting, procurement, personnel, and management related functions of the commission that were transferred by executive reorganization order to another state entity are transferred to the commission. (2) The commission shall must consist of 13 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The governor shall select members who are experienced in the travel, tourism, and recreation industry or an associated field. Members of the commission shall must be representative of all geographic areas of the this state. Not less than 7 members of the commission shall must be owners and operators of for-profit businesses from the private sector of the travel, tourism, and recreation industry and shall must be experienced in the travel, tourism, and recreation industry. Of the 7 members appointed from the private sector not less than 4 members shall must be owners and operators of small businesses. As used in this section, "small businesses" means business concerns incorporated …

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Sponsors

• Damoose, John (R, 37) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. September 9, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2. September 9, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN DAMOOSE

Common questions

What is SB1145?

SB1145 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): State agencies (proposed): authorities; travel commission and travel bureau; reestablish. Amends secs. 2 & 2a of 1945 PA 106 (MCL 2.102 & 2.102a).

What does SB1145 do?

In its own words: To amend 1945 PA 106, entitled "Michigan tourism policy act," by amending sections 2 and 2a (MCL 2.102 and 2.102a), as amended by 1993 PA 109.

What is the status of SB1145?

In committee as of September 9, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (September 9, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1145?

Damoose, John (R, 37).

Where is the official record for SB1145?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1145