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This bill amends the Michigan Management and Budget Act to update provisions related to film production on state-owned property. The bill removes references to the Michigan Film Office, which appears to have been eliminated, and modifies language regarding film production usage of state-owned property. Under the revised law, the director may continue to authorize film productions to use state-owned property without charge, with the economic benefits to the state considered as the value received in exchange. The bill maintains restrictions on using state property for films with obscene content or productions involving performers under certain legal recording requirements. The bill also expands the definition of "film" to include a wide range of digital media formats such as motion pictures, documentaries, television series, interactive games, commercials, internet programming, and digital animation. The bill will only take effect if a related Senate Bill (SB 631) is also enacted into law, creating a legislative tie-bar mechanism to ensure coordinated implementation of related legislative changes.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0642