Michigan House Approves Bill For Detroit Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts could soon be in position to ask taxpayers for more money under a bill moving through the Michigan Legislature.
A bill approved by a 67-36 vote Wednesday in the House would allow counties to form authorities that could ask voters for property taxes to fund arts institutes. The Senate already has approved the bill so it should soon be headed to Gov. Jennifer Granholm for her signature.
The property taxes would have to be approved by voters in the region to take effect. Art institute authorities could ask for up to 0.2 mills.
A similar bill already has been approved to assist the Detroit Zoo.
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