Definitions. The definitions of this section shall apply to Section 25 through 32 of
Article IX, inclusive.
“Total State Revenues” includes all general and special revenues, excluding federal aid, as
defined in the budget message of the governor for fiscal year 1978-1979. Total State Revenues
shall exclude the amount of any credits based on actual tax liabilities or the imputed tax
components of rental payments, but shall include the amount of any credits not related to
actual tax liabilities. “Personal Income of Michigan” is the total income received by persons in
Michigan from all sources, as defined and officially reported by the United States Department
of Commerce or its successor agency. “Local Government” means any political subdivision of
the state, including, but not restricted to, school districts, cities, villages, townships, charter
townships, counties, charter counties, authorities created by the state, and authorities created
by other units of local government. “General Price Level” means the Consumer Price Index for
the United States as defined and officially reported by the United States Department of Labor
or its successor agency.
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