Budget & Taxes

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5872: Property tax: assessments; taxable value of transferred property; modify. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).

This bill modifies Michigan's property tax rules to clarify how taxable values are calculated when property ownership transfers. It establishes that a property's taxable value resets to its current market value upon transfer, but then limits future annual increases to the lesser of 5% or the inflation rate until another transfer occurs. The legislation also defines specific scenarios where a transfer does not trigger a reset, such as when property is moved into a trust by a parent for their own children or grandchildren, provided the home remains residential. Additionally, it allows local tax officials to correct past valuation errors related to missed transfers for up to three years and clarifies rules for land contracts and certain bond-funded properties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill limits property tax increases after transfer, providing tax relief and promoting fiscal responsibility for homeowners.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5875: Economic development: downtown development authorities; exemption from real estate transfer taxes; modify to reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act. Amends sec. 228a of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4228a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26, HB 5874'26

This bill amends state law to update tax exemption rules for downtown development authorities in Michigan. It clarifies that these entities remain exempt from real estate transfer taxes even after the state real estate transfer tax act was repealed. The changes will only take effect if two other related bills are also enacted into law. Ultimately, the measure ensures these local economic development organizations do not face new transfer tax obligations on property instruments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill maintains tax exemptions for downtown development authorities, preventing new transfer tax obligations and supporting local economic development.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5878: Property tax: personal property; personal property tax; eliminate. Amends sec. 19 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.19) & adds sec. 9q. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5879'26, HB 5880'26

HB 5878 eliminates the personal property tax in Michigan for all items that do not qualify for an existing specific exemption, effective for taxes levied after December 31, 2026. Owners of such property must annually file a statement with their local tax collector to claim this new exemption, while property that already has a designated exemption cannot be claimed under this new rule. The bill also requires local tax units to send summary data to the state Department of Treasury by April 1 each year to track the revenue impact of these new exemptions. This legislation directly affects business owners and individuals holding personal property by removing a tax burden on eligible assets, provided they complete the necessary filing requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates personal property tax, providing tax relief and reducing the tax burden on property owners.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5504: State agencies (existing): technology, management, and budget; state digital service office; create. Creates new act.

HB 5504 proposes creating a State Digital Service Office within Michigan's Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. The office would review software projects costing $1 million or more, advise state agencies on modern development practices (like user-centered design and agile methods), and require annual reports on progress and cost savings. It directly affects state departments and agencies developing digital services, mandating collaboration with the new office for projects over $500,000 and requiring transparency through public reporting on outcomes like time saved and error reduction. The bill aims to improve digital service efficiency and user experience across state government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual cost savings reporting for major IT projects, promoting fiscal responsibility in state budget management.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates State Digital Service Office to review high-cost projects, mandate agile/user-centered design, and require cost-saving reports - enhancing state tech management efficiency.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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signed · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 4572: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for Selfridge Air National Guard Base for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4572 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It establishes the specific budget amount the department can spend on military and veterans programs during this period. The bill directly affects the department's operations and the veterans and military personnel it serves through its funded services. As a routine budget measure, it creates the legal framework for spending but does not change existing programs or policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates annual appropriation for Military and Veterans Affairs department, directly establishing budget framework as core function of state budget process.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directly supporting veteran services through budget provisions for FY2025-2026.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

passed both · Michigan · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 5688: Sales tax: other; deduction or exclusion and audit of qualified delivery network sales; provide for. Amends sec. 2d of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.52d).

This bill modifies Michigan's sales tax rules for online marketplace facilitators, requiring them to collect and remit sales tax on all taxable sales made through their platforms regardless of whether the individual sellers have a physical presence in the state. It establishes that marketplace facilitators are responsible for auditing only their own facilitated sales unless sellers fail to provide necessary information, while also protecting facilitators from liability when sellers provide incorrect data or pay the tax directly. The legislation creates a special provision for delivery network companies, allowing them to deduct or exclude from their tax liability the sales tax they paid to marketplace sellers for qualified delivery services, such as those performed by couriers using personal vehicles or walking for distances under 75 miles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens state tax collection by requiring marketplace facilitators to collect sales tax on all taxable sales, closing loopholes and increasing state revenue.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer protection in digital commerce by requiring marketplace facilitators to collect sales tax, ensuring fair taxation for online transactions and protecting consumers from tax evasion.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4576: Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4576 is the fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations bill for the Michigan Department of Education. It authorizes specific funding levels for the department's operations and programs during the upcoming state fiscal year. The bill passed the House on June 11, 2025, with 56 ayes, 53 noes, and 1 excused. As a procedural appropriations act, it establishes the legal funding framework but does not detail specific programs or spending items beyond the authorized amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly funds Michigan Department of Education operations via FY2025-26 appropriations, advancing public education budgeting as an essential state service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriations bill authorizes specific funding levels for Michigan Department of Education, establishing legal funding framework for educational programs and operations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed · Michigan · House Nov 6, 2025

HR 214: A resolution to urge the United States Senate to immediately pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal government.

This Michigan House resolution urges the U.S. Senate to immediately pass an unconditional government funding bill (a "clean continuing resolution") to end the ongoing federal shutdown. It criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking votes on such a bill, which would restore critical services like Medicare, VA benefits, and food assistance for Michiganders affected by the 35-day shutdown. The resolution rejects the Senate's alternative proposal, calling it fiscally irresponsible due to projected $1.5 trillion in added debt. The Michigan House adopted the resolution with 54-46 support on November 6, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesUrges passage of clean funding resolution to restore Medicare, VA benefits, and food assistance, promoting fiscal responsibility to end government shutdown.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly links ending shutdown to restoring Medicare, VA benefits, and food assistance, directly advancing healthcare services affected by funding lapse.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly references restoring VA benefits during federal shutdown, directly advancing veteran healthcare funding and services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Oct 30, 2025

HB 4124: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates corporate tax credit for SMR R&D, reducing tax liability for qualifying businesses, aligning with tax relief indicators for business investment.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyCreates tax credit for R&D on advanced nuclear reactors (SMRs), directly funding clean energy infrastructure development in Michigan's energy sector.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax credit for R&D in nuclear technology, incentivizing investment in emerging energy tech per its explicit purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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passed both · Michigan · House Oct 30, 2025

HB 4128: Corporate income tax: credits; credit for advanced small modular reactor generated power; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 678. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4127'25, HB 4129'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4126'25, HB 4124'25

HB 4128 creates a new corporate income tax credit for businesses generating power from advanced small modular reactors (SMRs) in Michigan. It directly affects utility companies and energy developers investing in SMR technology by providing a financial incentive to offset project costs. The key provision adds Section 678 to Michigan's tax code, allowing qualifying entities to claim a credit against their state corporate income tax liability for SMR-generated electricity. This policy change aims to support clean energy development without specifying expected outcomes or endorsing particular technologies. The bill passed the House on October 28, 2025, and is now pending final approval in the Senate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates corporate income tax credit for SMR power generation, reducing tax liability for qualifying businesses per tax code amendment.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides tax credit for SMR-generated power, incentivizing investment in advanced nuclear energy infrastructure, aligning with clean energy development goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit to incentivize investment in SMR energy technology, directly funding a specific tech sector per bill's financial incentive mechanism.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

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