Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB5617 Compare Versions

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11 HOUSE BILL NO. 5617 A bill to regulate the use of certain terminology in the promotion of state or local governmental services. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 1. This act may be cited as the "promotion of governmental services act". Sec. 3. As used in this act: (a) "Local government" means a county, city, village, or township. (b) "State agency" means a department, board, commission, office, agency, authority, or other unit of state government. (c) "Taxpayer funded" means funded by federal, state, or local money collected from taxes, fines, or fees. Sec. 5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a state agency or local government that offers any service without charge to residents of this state may not use the word "free" to promote the service and shall instead use the phrase "taxpayer funded".
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