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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5851: Natural resources: wetlands; rare and imperiled wetlands; update. Amends sec. 30301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30301).

This bill updates the definitions of wetlands and related terms within Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to improve clarity and consistency. It specifically expands the list of wetland types considered 'rare and imperiled' and establishes a schedule for the Department of Natural Resources to review and recommend changes to this list every five years. The legislation also refines technical definitions for concepts like 'exceptional wetland,' 'fill material,' and 'wetland functions and services' to better guide future conservation and restoration efforts.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands protections for rare wetlands and strengthens environmental regulations by updating definitions and requiring periodic reviews.95% confidence
Julie Brixie (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5861: Taxation: other; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1953 PA 189 (MCL 211.181). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26, HB 5856'26

This bill amends Michigan's property tax laws to ensure that businesses leasing tax-exempt real property are taxed as if they owned the property. It directly affects private individuals, associations, and corporations using such property for profit by removing their ability to claim tax exemptions on the lease value. The legislation maintains existing exceptions for various uses, including public airports, county fairs, and specific economic zones like Renaissance and HOPE zones, while explicitly excluding casinos from these protections. Because the bill is tied to two other related bills, it will only take effect if all three are passed into law together.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill closes a tax loophole by ensuring businesses leasing tax-exempt property are taxed on lease value, promoting fiscal responsibility and protecting the tax base.90% confidence
Helena Scott (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5855: Local government: financing; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 5 of 1990 PA 100 (MCL 141.1155). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26

HB 5855 amends Michigan's City Utility Users Tax Act to create exemptions for specific businesses and locations. The bill allows qualified start-up businesses to be exempt from utility taxes for up to five years if they first receive a tax credit and receive approval from their city council. Additionally, it extends tax exemptions to businesses operating within designated Renaissance zones and HOPE zones, while explicitly excluding casinos from these benefits. To claim the start-up exemption, businesses must file an affidavit by September 1 and provide proof of their prior tax credit eligibility.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax exemptions for start-ups and designated zones, reducing tax burdens to stimulate local economic activity and government revenue growth.85% confidence
Tyrone Carter (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5843: Appropriations: supplemental; funding related to a state veterans cemetery in the Upper Peninsula; provide for. Creates appropriation act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5844'26

HB 5843 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates state funds for various departments and agencies in Michigan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The legislation specifically includes funding to support a state veterans cemetery located in the Upper Peninsula. This bill works in conjunction with HB 5844 to establish the necessary financial resources for these operations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to support a veterans cemetery, directly advancing budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates state funds specifically for a veterans cemetery, directly funding veteran services and recognition.95% confidence
Dave Prestin (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HJR S: Environmental protection: pollution prevention; green initiative; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 29 to art. I.

This bill proposes adding a new section to the Michigan state constitution to guarantee every person an inherent right to a clean environment, including clean water, air, and soil. It establishes that the state and all its agencies must act as trustees for natural resources, which are declared the common property of all people, including future generations. The amendment would require the government to protect these rights equitably for everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or location, and it allows citizens to directly enforce these rights in court. If approved by voters, this change would legally bind the state to conserve and maintain natural resources while preventing any actions that infringe upon environmental rights.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes a constitutional right to a clean environment and mandates state protection of natural resources, which supports renewable energy and clean energy infrastructure goals.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly mandates clean environment rights and requires state protection of natural resources for all generations.95% confidence
Donavan McKinney (D) · 34 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5858: Economic development: plant rehabilitation; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 11 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.561). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26, HB 5856'26

HB 5858 amends Michigan law to clarify how specific taxes and administrative fees are collected from owners of industrial facilities that have received tax exemption certificates. The bill establishes rules for distributing these payments, directing funds to the state treasury to support school aid rather than local districts in most cases, while allowing certain districts to retain funds under specific conditions. It also outlines procedures for calculating tax shares and includes provisions for districts that may or may not receive state aid in future fiscal years. This legislation directly affects property owners of industrial facilities, local and intermediate school districts, and the state treasury.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies tax collection and directs funds to state treasury for school aid, strengthening fiscal management and public funding.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs tax revenue from industrial facilities to the state treasury to support school aid, thereby increasing funding for education.85% confidence
Kimberly Edwards (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5863: Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 10 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2790). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26, HB 5856'26

This bill amends Michigan's Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act to clarify how property taxes are calculated and distributed for buildings that have been rehabilitated. It establishes a specific annual tax on owners of these properties, with the collected funds directed to the state school aid fund rather than local taxing units. The legislation also creates exemptions for facilities located in Renaissance or HOPE zones and allows local governments to grant temporary tax relief to qualified start-up businesses operating in rehabilitated buildings.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs tax revenue from rehabilitated properties to the state school aid fund, increasing funding for public education while clarifying tax calculations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs tax revenue from rehabilitated properties to the state school aid fund, increasing funding for K-12 schools.85% confidence
Jimmie Wilson (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5865: Property tax: other; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 5 of 2003 PA 260 (MCL 211.1025). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26, HB 5856'26

HB 5865 establishes a new annual property tax specifically for properties that were previously owned by land banks and sold to clear title issues. This tax is designed to generate revenue for the state and the specific land bank authority that originally sold the property, with funds split evenly between general local taxes and the land bank for future cleanup efforts. The bill includes an exemption for properties located in designated HOPE zones or Renaissance zones, ensuring these areas remain financially supported. Additionally, the tax is treated as a lien on the property, subject to the same collection fees, interest, and foreclosure processes as standard delinquent property taxes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill generates state and local revenue by taxing properties sold from land banks, funding cleanup efforts and general local taxes.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds land bank cleanup and provides tax exemptions for HOPE zones, directly supporting housing development and revitalization efforts.75% confidence
Morgan Foreman (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5854: Individual income tax: revenue distributions; earmark of withholding tax capture revenues attributable to certain employees into the workforce development HOPE zone fund; provide for. Amends sec. 51f of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51f). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26

This bill directs a specific portion of Michigan's individual income tax revenue to the Workforce Development HOPE Zone Fund. The funds are designated for employees working within designated HOPE zones and are intended to be distributed to qualified workforce development organizations through formal agreements. The legislation defines key terms such as "HOPE zone" and "qualified workforce development organization" by referencing existing state laws. The bill will only take effect if it is passed alongside a companion bill, HB 5852.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs individual income tax revenue to fund workforce development programs, strengthening fiscal management and supporting essential public services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill directs tax revenue to a workforce development fund for employees in HOPE zones, aiming to strengthen workforce capabilities and support workers.65% confidence
Brenda Carter (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5856: Property tax: exemptions; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 7ff of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7ff). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26

HB 5856 amends Michigan's property tax laws to establish tax exemptions for properties located in designated Renaissance and HOPE zones, aiming to encourage economic development in those areas. The bill allows real and personal property in these zones to be exempt from general property taxes, though it explicitly excludes special assessments, debt-related taxes, school taxes, and properties associated with casinos from these exemptions. Additionally, the legislation includes specific requirements for residential rental properties to be in compliance with local building and zoning codes to qualify for the tax break, while also creating a new exemption category for eligible data center properties in Renaissance zones approved in 2016.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes property tax exemptions for Renaissance and HOPE zones to encourage economic development, providing fiscal relief and stimulating local investment.85% confidence
Donavan McKinney (D) · 11 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5852: Economic development: other; helping opportunity prosper everywhere zone act; create. Creates new act.

This bill creates the Helping Opportunity Prosper Everywhere (HOPE) Zone Act to support economic development and neighborhood revitalization in impoverished areas of Michigan. It establishes a process for designating specific neighborhoods as HOPE zones based on income levels or poverty rates, which then qualify for tax deductions, credits, and exemptions for participating businesses. A key feature of the act is a "withholding tax capture" mechanism that allows businesses operating within these zones to contribute income tax withheld from employee wages to a dedicated fund, which is intended to support workforce development programs and local community initiatives. The legislation also defines the roles of various organizations, such as qualified neighborhood associations and workforce development groups, in managing these zones and distributing funds.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax incentives and credits for businesses in impoverished areas, directly advancing economic development and fiscal management goals.85% confidence
Helena Scott (D) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5862: Economic development: other; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 12 of 1984 PA 385 (MCL 207.712). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26, HB 5856'26

This bill amends Michigan's Technology Park Development Act to exempt facilities located in HOPE zones from the technology park facilities tax. The exemption applies for the same duration and to the same extent as existing exemptions provided under the Helping Opportunity Prosper Everywhere (HOPE) Zone Act. The legislation is tied to companion bills that must also be enacted for this change to take effect.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides a tax exemption for facilities in HOPE zones, reducing the technology park facilities tax and promoting economic development.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill exempts technology park facilities from taxes in HOPE zones, promoting economic development and investment in technology infrastructure.85% confidence
Cynthia Neeley (D) · 11 co-sponsors
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