History and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6227'26, HB 6228'26

Michigan House Bill 6226 creates a new legal framework for counties to establish history museum authorities, which are public bodies designed to fund and support historical museums. These authorities can levy a property tax of up to 0.2 mills for a maximum period of ten years, but only if approved by a majority vote of county residents in an election held on or after January 1, 2027. The collected funds must be used exclusively to support history museum services provided by qualified nonprofit organizations and may also provide grants to local historical museums. If the tax is approved, the funding provider is required to offer free admission to the primary museum for county residents, along with specific programming for schools and senior citizens.