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This bill amends the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission Act to update references and organizational structures following changes in state government agencies. The bill primarily modifies definitions and commission membership, replacing references to the "department of history, arts, and libraries" with the "department of natural resources" and updating the commission's composition. Specifically, the bill changes the ex officio membership to replace the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's chief executive officer with the director of the Michigan History Center. The commission will continue to consist of 16 members, including representatives appointed by the speaker of the house, senate majority leader, and governor, with nine gubernatorial appointments focused on African-American history, civil rights, historic preservation, and community representation. Commission members will continue to serve without compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the bill maintains existing provisions about meeting frequency, quorum requirements, and public meeting standards. Notably, the bill is tied to another piece of legislation (Senate Bill 631) and will only take effect if that bill is also enacted into law, suggesting part of a broader set of administrative reorganization efforts.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0673