HB 6226: History and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6227'26, HB 6228'26
HB 6226 status: Introduced — bill electronically reproduced 07/29/2026 (updated Aug 11, 2026).
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OfficialHistory and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6227'26, HB 6228'26. Currently in House.
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential to boost local cultural tourism.
- Provides stable funding for non-profit cultural institutions.
Risks
- Enables a new property tax levy of up to 0.2 mills.
- Increases administrative and audit compliance costs for authorities.
Society
Benefits
- Guarantees free museum admission for county residents.
- Requires specific programming for schools, students, and seniors.
Risks
- Public benefit is contingent on voters approving a new property tax.
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The bill creates a new entity with taxing authority, potentially increasing the aggregate property tax burden on residents.
Full impact depends on the passage of tied bills HB 6227 and HB 6228.
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Currentbill electronically reproduced 07/29/2026
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