TO PROMOTE TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY IMPROVING EFFICIENCY OF THE PRIVATE CLUB PERMITTING PROCESS OF HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, AND LARGE-EVENT FACILITIES; AND TO REMOVE AN OVERLY BURDENSOME TAX REQUIREMENT.

SB 345 (now Act 421) simplifies permitting for hotels, restaurants, and large-event venues by removing a tax requirement that previously applied to private club operations. The bill streamlines the process for these businesses to obtain necessary permits, reducing administrative hurdles and associated costs. It directly affects hospitality and event businesses that must navigate permitting systems for private club services. The key change eliminates a specific tax obligation, aiming to boost tourism and economic development through more efficient operations.