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This bill amends the Michigan Military Act to update provisions related to film production on military and veterans affairs property. The bill allows the Adjutant General to authorize film productions to use department-owned property at no charge, with the economic benefits to the state considered as the value received in exchange. The bill maintains existing restrictions that prevent the use of property for films containing obscene content or productions involving performers under certain legal age requirements. The bill removes a previous requirement for cooperation with the Michigan film office, likely due to changes in that office's structure. The definition of "film" is expansively defined to include a wide range of digital media formats, from motion pictures and documentaries to interactive websites and video games. The bill also eliminates a reference to the Michigan Strategic Fund, suggesting an organizational change. Importantly, the bill will only take effect if a companion Senate Bill (SB 631) is also enacted into law, creating a legislative tie bar to ensure coordinated implementation of related statutory changes.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0648