HJR V Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Elections: millage; certain voter participation in elections to authorize or increase a millage; require. Amends sec. 31, art. IX of the state constitution.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Michigan state constitution to change how local governments can raise taxes. It requires that any new tax or increase to an existing tax rate must be approved by a majority of voters who cast ballots on the issue. Starting January 1, 2027, the law also mandates that at least 30% of all eligible voters in that local area must vote on the question for the tax measure to pass. The amendment includes specific rules to adjust tax rates if property values rise faster than inflation, ensuring tax revenue does not automatically increase without voter approval. Exceptions are made for taxes needed to pay off existing debt or bonds that were authorized before the change takes effect.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 2, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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Jun 2, 2026
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referred to Committee on Election Integrity
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Jun 2, 2026
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introduced by Representative Rep. Brad Paquette
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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