SB 235 creates a corporate income tax credit for businesses that use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It directly affects airlines and fuel producers in Michigan by reducing their state tax liability based on the volume of SAF they utilize. The bill amends Michigan's tax code (MCL 206.1-206.847) to add a specific provision allowing corporations to claim this credit. This provides a financial incentive for adopting SAF, aiming to support cleaner aviation fuel adoption without specifying environmental outcomes.
SB 236 creates a tax credit program in Michigan to incentivize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It directly affects fuel producers who meet specific environmental standards, requiring SAF to achieve at least a 50% reduction in life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum fuel and comply with ASTM aviation fuel standards. Producers must apply to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for certification of their tax credit, providing evidence of domestic production, emissions reduction, and proof that the fuel was used in aircraft departing Michigan airports. The program administers tax credits through a state-certified process, aiming to boost local SAF production while meeting federal environmental benchmarks.
SB 132 creates a tax credit for Michigan taxpayers who donate to the endowment funds of qualifying community foundations. It directly affects individual income tax filers who make eligible contributions to these community foundations. The bill amends Michigan's tax code (MCL 206.1-206.847) by adding Section 261, allowing donors to reduce their state tax liability by a percentage of their donation. This is a concrete policy change that provides a financial incentive for charitable giving to community foundations.
This bill requires online marketplaces (like Amazon or Etsy) to collect and pay Michigan's sales tax on all sales they facilitate, regardless of whether the individual seller has a physical presence in the state. It shifts tax audit responsibility from sellers to the marketplace platform, and prohibits class-action lawsuits against platforms over tax overpayments. The bill also creates a new rule allowing delivery services (e.g., food or package delivery apps) to deduct tax they paid to sellers from their own tax bill under specific conditions. These changes apply to all marketplace transactions, including those involving delivery networks.
SB 208 creates the Michigan Veterans Coalition Grant Program, which provides state funding to veteran service organizations (VSOs) to support their operations. To qualify, VSOs must certify they provide accredited veteran service officer hours to help veterans access federal benefits like healthcare and financial aid. Grants come from the existing Michigan Veterans Coalition Fund and cover allowable costs directly tied to veteran service operations, such as staffing and outreach. The program requires approval from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and depends on SB 207 becoming law. The bill passed the Senate on June 3, 2025, but remains pending legislative action.
SB 207 creates the Michigan Veterans Coalition Fund in the state treasury to support veterans' services. The fund receives and manages money from various sources (not lapsing to the general fund), with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency administering it to establish and run a grant program. This program will provide funding to organizations serving Michigan veterans, directly benefiting veterans through community-based support services. The bill requires Senate Bill 208 to pass first before taking effect.
SB 83 allocates $30 million from the state school aid fund and $20 million from the educator fellowship fund for the 2024-2025 school year to create a stipend program for student teachers in Michigan. Eligible student teachers must be enrolled in approved teacher training programs, working in a school district or qualifying public preschool program, and not yet employed as a full teacher. The program provides up to $9,600 per semester directly to student teachers through their training programs, with priority given to those receiving Pell Grants if funds are limited. This affects student teachers pursuing certification and their educator preparation programs, aiming to support their classroom experience during training.
