Budget & Taxes

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 4026: Use tax: exemptions; sunset date on exemption for firearm safety devices; extend. Amends sec. 4ll of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94ll).

HB 4026 exempts firearm safety devices from Michigan's sales and use tax through December 31, 2024, directly affecting gun owners purchasing these devices. The bill defines "firearm safety devices" as trigger locks, secure storage containers (like gun safes or lockboxes requiring keys/combinations), but excludes display cases. Retail sellers must provide written notices to buyers and post visible signage at points of sale explaining the tax exemption. This is a temporary measure with a sunset date, not a permanent policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts firearm safety devices from sales tax, providing tax relief per bill's explicit language on tax exemptions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 4025: Sales tax: exemptions; sunset date on exemption for firearm safety devices; extend. Amends sec. 4ll of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54ll).

HB 4025 extends Michigan's sales tax exemption for firearm safety devices until December 31, 2024. It defines "firearm safety devices" as equipment (like gun safes, lockboxes, or trigger locks) designed to prevent unauthorized access or operation of firearms, but excludes display cabinets. Retail sellers must provide written notices to purchasers and post conspicuous signage at points of sale about the tax exemption. The bill also requires the state to annually compensate the school aid fund for any revenue lost due to this exemption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends sales tax exemption for firearm safety devices, providing tax relief per bill's explicit language on tax policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5874: Taxation: state real estate transfer; state real estate transfer tax; repeal. Repeals 1993 PA 330 (MCL 207.521 - 207.537).

This bill repeals Michigan's state real estate transfer tax, which previously applied to the sale of property. It includes a provision to ensure that any resulting loss in state revenue is compensated by transferring funds from the state general fund to the school aid fund. The law will only take effect if a separate companion bill, HB 5880, is also passed.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals a state tax, reducing government revenue and limiting fiscal capacity.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly transfers funds from the state general fund to the school aid fund to compensate for revenue loss, directly increasing education funding.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5873: Property tax: state education tax; state education tax; eliminate. Repeals 1993 PA 331 (MCL 211.901 - 211.906). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26

This bill repeals Michigan's 1993 State Education Tax Act, which previously imposed a tax on property owners to fund public schools. The legislation is contingent upon the simultaneous passage of a companion bill (HB 5880) that mandates the state to use general funds to fully replace any revenue lost from eliminating the tax. If enacted, the change would remove the specific tax requirement while ensuring that school funding levels remain unchanged through state appropriation. The law is scheduled to take effect 90 days after it is signed into law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals a property tax to fund education, which restricts the state's ability to levy this specific tax, aligning with the 'oppose' indicator for limiting tax collection.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill eliminates a specific property tax while mandating full replacement funding via state appropriations to maintain school funding levels.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House May 19, 2026

HB 5331: State management: funds; use of state funds for purchase of certain drones; prohibit. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 261g.

HB 5331 prohibits state agencies, local governments, universities, community colleges, and other entities receiving state funds from purchasing certain drones. It extends the same drone purchase restrictions that apply to the federal government to these Michigan entities. The bill amends Michigan's Management and Budget Act to require these organizations to follow federal guidelines when acquiring drones with state money. This directly affects any state-funded organization that might otherwise buy drones for operations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state funds from purchasing drones, restricting government spending on non-essential items per federal guidelines.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 5032: School aid: conditions; use of school aid funds for special elections; prohibit Amends sec. 1361 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1361).

HB 5032 amends Michigan's Revised School Code to prohibit using state school aid funds for special elections. It directly affects school districts and local governments that receive state school aid, preventing them from allocating those funds toward special election costs. The bill specifically amends Section 1361 of the School Code (MCL 380.1361) to add this restriction. This change clarifies that school aid funds must be used solely for educational purposes, not for election-related expenses.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits school aid funds from special elections, restricting budget allocation for non-educational purposes per MCL 380.1361 amendment.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents diversion of school aid funds to election costs, ensuring funds remain exclusively for educational purposes per the bill's amendment to MCL 380.1361.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 4346: Gaming: other; allocation of revenue under the lawful internet gaming act to the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund; remove cap. Amends sec. 15 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.315). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4347'25

HB 4346 redirects revenue from Michigan's lawful internet gaming programs to the Michigan Agriculture Equine Industry Development Fund and removes the existing spending limit on these funds. This bill directly affects the state's horse and agricultural industries by providing them with potentially increased funding for development initiatives. The key provision changes a 2019 law (MCL 432.315) to allow all allocated gaming revenue - previously subject to a cap - to flow into the equine fund without restriction. The bill is currently pending in the House Rules Committee after being reported with a substitute amendment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects gaming revenue to equine fund without cap, increasing dedicated funding for agriculture development under budget reallocation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 4543: Individual income tax: home heating credit; adjustments based on Detroit Consumer Price Index; change to United States Consumer Price Index. Amends sec. 527a of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.527a).

HB 4543 changes how Michigan's home heating credit is adjusted annually. It replaces the use of the national U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) with the Detroit Consumer Price Index to calculate annual credit adjustments. This means the credit amount for eligible households will now reflect local cost-of-living changes in Detroit instead of national averages. The bill directly affects low-to-moderate income Michigan residents who claim the home heating credit on their state tax returns.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesChanges credit adjustment to Detroit CPI (typically higher than national), increasing tax relief for low-to-moderate income Detroit residents.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdjusts home heating credit to Detroit CPI, better reflecting local costs for low-income households, supporting housing affordability through targeted tax relief.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 689: Land use: farmland and open space; relinquishment of farmland from development rights agreements; expand legal arrangements triggering. Amends sec. 36111 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36111). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0685'25

SB 689 amends Michigan's farmland preservation law to expand when landowners can give up (relinquish) farmland from development rights agreements. It adds two new scenarios: 1) land with pre-existing structures (up to 5 acres), and 2) land for a farm operator's residence (up to 2 acres), both requiring approval from local government and the state land use agency. If relinquishment occurs, landowners must repay tax credits received under the agreement, plus interest, via a lien recorded against the property. This directly affects farmers with existing farmland preservation agreements who wish to develop or use portions of their land for specific purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires repayment of tax credits upon relinquishment, ensuring fiscal accountability for preserved farmland incentives and preventing potential revenue loss.92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill expands options to relinquish farmland preservation, reducing protected open space and weakening conservation by allowing more land to be developed under specific conditions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 685: Land use: farmland and open space; eligibility for tax credit; grandfather farmland subject to multiple legal arrangements before certain date. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 36109b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0699'25

SB 685 amends Michigan's farmland tax credit law (MCL 324.101-324.90106) by adding Section 36109b. It expands eligibility for the farmland tax credit to properties with existing legal agreements (like easements or leases) that were in place before a specific date, even if those arrangements complicate ownership. This change directly affects farmers and landowners who hold farmland subject to multiple pre-existing agreements, allowing them to qualify for the tax credit they previously might have been excluded from. The bill passed unanimously in the Michigan Senate on December 2, 2025, after being referred to the Agriculture Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands farmland tax credit eligibility, providing tax relief to qualifying landowners under new criteria.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes