Budget & Taxes

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

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 19, 2026

SB 981: Sales tax: exemptions; offset of the trade in value of personal electronics; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51).

Senate Bill 981 amends Michigan's General Sales Tax Act to clarify how trade-in values are treated when calculating sales tax on personal electronics. The bill explicitly includes the credit for any trade-in in the definition of 'sales price,' ensuring that the value of an old item traded in is counted as part of the taxable amount. This change directly affects consumers buying new electronics and retailers selling them, requiring the trade-in value to be included in the total consideration for tax purposes. The legislation focuses on defining specific terms like 'sales price' and 'gross proceeds' to ensure consistent application of the tax law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill increases sales tax burden by requiring trade-in values to be included in the taxable amount, effectively raising costs for consumers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 5880: Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on certain services; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5878'26, HB 5879'26, HB 5873'26, HB 5874'26, HB 5875'26, HB 5876'26, HB 5877'26

This Michigan bill proposes a new 6% excise tax on specific services purchased for use within the state, starting in January 2027. The tax applies to service providers with a physical or economic presence in Michigan, who must register with the Department of Treasury and collect the tax from customers, while out-of-state providers without such a presence would require the customer to pay the tax directly. Services already subject to existing sales or use taxes are exempt from this new fee, and the law establishes registration requirements, monthly filing deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance. Revenue generated from the tax will be distributed according to provisions outlined in the act, which also creates specific funds for administrative purposes.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill introduces a new 6% excise tax on services, increasing the tax burden on consumers and businesses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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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

Sub-Topics Appropriations Property Tax School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 6006: Property tax: personal property; retail sales and food processing operations; exempt from personal property tax. Amends sec. 9 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9).

HB 6006 amends Michigan's general property tax act to clarify that retail sales and food processing operations are excluded from the personal property tax exemption for agricultural operations. This change ensures that only property directly used in farming activities, such as livestock raising or crop cultivation, remains exempt, while equipment used for selling goods or processing food becomes taxable. The bill also retains specific exemptions for various entities, including charitable organizations, libraries, veterans' groups, and households, while adding detailed requirements for methane digester exemptions on farms.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill expands personal property tax liability on retail and food processing operations, increasing revenue collection rather than providing relief or limiting taxes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 929: Local government: other; local financial stability and choice act; repeal. Repeals 2012 PA 436 (MCL 141.1541 - 141.1575).

This bill seeks to repeal the Local Financial Stability and Choice Act of 2012, a law that previously set financial rules for local governments in Michigan. By removing the specific sections of the Michigan Compiled Laws associated with that act, the legislation would eliminate those existing financial regulations. Consequently, local municipalities and other local entities would no longer be subject to the oversight and requirements established under the repealed statute. The bill was introduced by Senator Mary Cavanagh and is currently under consideration by the Committee on Local Government.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals financial stability rules, reducing government oversight and accountability over local budgets.85% confidence

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passed · Michigan · House Jun 4, 2026

HCR 7: A concurrent resolution applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress.

This House Concurrent Resolution formally requests the United States Congress to convene a constitutional convention under Article V of the Constitution. The proposal asks for specific amendments designed to limit federal spending, reduce federal jurisdiction, and cap the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. It does not enact new laws directly but serves as a procedural step to initiate a broader change to the nation's founding document. The resolution was introduced by Representative Luke Meerman and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill seeks constitutional amendments to impose fiscal restraints and limit federal spending/jurisdiction, directly opposing expanded government budget and tax authority.95% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5696: Property tax: exemptions; personal property used in agriculture operations; exclude property used to cultivate marihuana. Amends sec. 9 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9).

This bill amends Michigan's property tax law to clarify that property used to cultivate marijuana is not eligible for the agricultural property tax exemption. It directly affects farmers and agricultural operations by explicitly removing cannabis cultivation from the list of activities that qualify for tax-exempt status under the agricultural operations provision. The legislation adds a specific exclusion clause to the existing definition of agricultural operations, ensuring that while traditional farming activities remain exempt, marijuana cultivation does not receive the same tax benefits. The bill does not create new exemptions or change tax rates, but rather clarifies which agricultural uses are excluded from tax relief.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts agricultural property tax exemptions by excluding marijuana cultivation, limiting tax relief benefits for certain agricultural operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SB 777: Sales tax: other; exemptions for certain watercraft; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 4a of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51 & 205.54a).

This bill amends Michigan's sales tax law to maintain an existing exemption for watercraft trade-ins. It allows buyers to apply a credit for the agreed-upon value of a titled or documented watercraft (documented by the U.S. Coast Guard) when purchasing a new or used watercraft from a dealer, reducing the taxable sales price. The credit must be separately stated on the invoice and does not apply to leases or rentals. This directly affects watercraft dealers and customers trading in boats, as it lowers the sales tax owed on the new purchase.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates sales tax credit for watercraft trade-ins, reducing taxable revenue. Weakens state tax base, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Sales Tax

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2026

HB 5572: Property tax: exemptions; exemption of real and personal property owned and occupied by a nonprofit corporation; modify. Amends sec. 7o of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7o).

HB 5572 modifies Michigan's property tax exemption rules to expand eligibility for certain nonprofits. It adds a new exemption for conservation organizations maintaining nature areas open to the public for activities like hiking and bird watching. The bill also clarifies that nonprofits providing healthcare services (such as nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, or adult foster care) qualify for tax exemptions if they meet specific licensing requirements. This change directly affects nonprofit hospitals, educational institutions, conservation groups, and healthcare providers seeking property tax relief.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemptions for nonprofits, reducing state tax revenue and weakening government fiscal resources.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax exemptions for conservation nonprofits maintaining public nature areas (hiking/bird watching), directly advancing environmental conservation efforts.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies tax exemptions for healthcare nonprofits (nursing homes, adult foster care), reducing operational costs to support service provision.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Conservation Long-Term Care

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