Introduced
by
To establish the Michigan Film Advisory Commission and a state Film Commissioner. The commission board would have 15 members, five with film or TV experience, five representing theater owners, of which three must represent large “multiplex” theatres, two from film or TV unions, three from the public at large, one appointed by the governor, and one being the Film Commissioner. Members would not be paid, but would be reimbursed for expenses attending meetings or performing other commission business. The commission would seek to promote TV and movie production in Michigan. The Department of History, Arts, and Libraries would be authorized to enter into agreements with other units of state or federal government, or other persons or companies, to accomplish this.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce
Passed in the House 96 to 5 (details)
To establish the Michigan Film Advisory Commission and a state Film Commissioner. The commission board would have 15 members, 13 appointed by the Governor, one by the House Speaker, and one by the Senate Majority Leader. Of the governor's appointees there would be five with film or TV experience, two representing theater owners, of which one must represent large “multiplex” theatres, two from film or TV unions, three from the public at large. Members would not be paid, but would be reimbursed for expenses attending meetings or performing other commission business. The commission would seek to promote TV and movie production in Michigan. The Department of History, Arts, and Libraries would be authorized to enter into agreements with other units of state government to accomplish this.
Amendment offered
To incorporate technical wording changes which clarify but do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)
To establish the Michigan Film Advisory Commission and a state Film Commissioner. The commission board would have 15 members, 13 appointed by the Governor, one by the House Speaker, and one by the Senate Majority Leader. Of the governor's appointees there would be five with film or TV experience, two representing theater owners, of which one must represent large “multiplex” theatres, two from film or TV unions, three from the public at large. Members would not be paid, but would be reimbursed for expenses attending meetings or performing other commission business. The commission would seek to promote TV and movie production in Michigan. The Department of History, Arts, and Libraries would be authorized to enter into agreements with other units of state government to accomplish this.
Passed in the House 87 to 12 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
