Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
StateMichiganIntroduced
HB 6226: History and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6227'26, HB 6228'26
Tyrone Carter
HB 6226 status: Introduced — bill electronically reproduced 07/29/2026 (updated Aug 11, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
The bill creates a framework for county-level history museum authorities to levy property taxes, which would materially affect local tax burdens and institutional funding models if adopted.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
45%
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
Positive outlook
80%
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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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The bill creates a new entity with taxing authority, potentially increasing the aggregate property tax burden on residents.
Analysis scope
Full impact depends on the passage of tied bills HB 6227 and HB 6228.
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