HB 4124 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Corporate income tax: credits; credit for advanced small modular reactors research and development expenses; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 677a & 717a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4127'25, HB 4129'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4128'25

HB 4124 creates a tax credit for Michigan corporations that spend money on research and development for advanced small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). It directly affects companies developing this specific type of nuclear technology within the state. The bill adds new sections to Michigan's tax code, allowing businesses to claim a credit against their corporate income tax for qualifying R&D expenses related to SMRs. This policy change aims to incentivize investment in emerging nuclear energy technology within Michigan. The bill passed the House on October 28, 2025, with 78 yeas and 26 nays.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Oct 2025
House Passage
Oct 2025
Senate Passage
Oct 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Oct 30, 2025
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As Passed by the House Substitute (H-1) · 1 edit
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The bill text shows minor formatting and spacing adjustments with no substantive policy changes. The core legislative content regarding the Michigan income tax credit for qualified research and development remains unchanged.
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Floor votes · House Oct 28, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Oct 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
upper
Oct 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
upper
Oct 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #270 Yeas 78 Nays 26 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
lower
Oct 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
substitute (H-1) adopted
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Committee
referred to second reading
lower
Mar 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1)
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Energy
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Pauline Wendzel
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

Sponsors