HB 5631 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates specific funding amounts for Michigan public schools during fiscal years 2025-2026. It authorizes $17.9 billion from the state school aid fund and other designated funds (like the school transportation fund, enrollment stabilization fund, and educator fellowship fund) for the 2025-2026 school year, with slightly adjusted amounts for 2026-2027. The bill establishes a monthly payment schedule (October through August) for distributing these funds to school districts and intermediate districts, requiring the state treasurer to make payments via electronic transfer or warrant on specified dates. It also includes provisions for adjusting payments due to errors or changes in law and specifies that unspent general fund allocations will transfer to the school aid stabilization fund. This bill directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts in Michigan by determining their state education funding allocation and payment timeline.
HB 5601 is a budget bill that allocates state funding for Michigan's government operations during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It provides specific appropriations to the legislature, executive branch, and key departments including the attorney general, state, treasury, technology, and civil rights. The bill outlines how these funds can be spent and details the handling of fees and income collected by state agencies. This bill directly affects all state agencies receiving funding by establishing their financial resources for the upcoming fiscal year.
HB 5623 allocates additional state funds to multiple departments, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It creates a supplemental appropriations act specifying how these funds can be used, ensuring state operations continue without disruption during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. This procedural bill directly affects state government agencies by providing necessary funding authority.
HB 5464 amends Michigan's law governing industrial facilities exemption certificates, which allow businesses to temporarily avoid certain property taxes for rehabilitating or building industrial facilities. The bill clarifies that certificates may be revoked if businesses fail to meet specific deadlines: completing replacement facilities within 2 years (or longer with commission approval), finishing speculative buildings within 2 years, or using facilities for non-qualifying purposes. It requires the state tax commission to provide notice and hold hearings before revoking certificates, with revocations taking effect by December 31 following the commission's order. This directly affects businesses holding these tax exemptions who miss project deadlines or deviate from approved facility uses.
HB 5479 exempts "eligible fuel" (including motor fuel, alternative fuel, and leaded racing fuel) from Michigan's general sales tax starting January 1, 2026. This directly affects businesses selling these fuels and consumers purchasing them for eligible uses, excluding specific cases like aviation fuel or fuel used for heating. The bill explicitly excludes electric fuel used in vehicles if it's already taxed under the Motor Carrier Fuel Tax Act or Motor Fuel Tax Act. It defines key terms like "electric fuel" and "eligible fuel" based on existing tax acts, with no exemption for fuel used in aircraft or residential/commercial heating systems.
HB 5484 updates Michigan's tax rules for businesses operating across state lines, specifically clarifying how income from flow-through entities (like S-corps and partnerships) is allocated to Michigan for tax purposes. It revises sections of the Income Tax Act to better define when income earned outside Michigan must still be taxed by Michigan, particularly for nonresident business owners. Key changes include refining rules for sourcing income from services performed in Michigan, business activities conducted within the state, and capital gains on property. This directly affects business owners with multi-state operations who must now follow updated guidelines to determine Michigan's tax share.
HB 5496 imposes a 32% excise tax on the purchase price of wireless communications devices (like smartphones) sold primarily for use by individuals under 18 years old, effective January 1, 2026. The tax is collected at the point of sale by retailers, similar to other state taxes, and applies only to devices that support internet, apps, or multimedia - excluding basic telephones. All tax revenue flows into a new "Children's Mental Health and Safety Fund" in the state treasury, which must be used exclusively for mental health and safety programs for children as defined by existing law. The fund’s money remains available annually and cannot be redirected to the general state budget.
SB 765 allocates $10 million from the state general fund to create a menopause navigator program under Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The program provides resources and support for women managing menopause-related health concerns, as defined in the state's public health code. The funds must be used exclusively for this purpose, with no other designated uses specified in the bill.
HB 5362 is a supplemental budget bill that allocates additional state funds to the University of Michigan for its operations during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It modifies existing state appropriations by designating specific supplemental funding for the University of Michigan, without creating new programs or altering the university's structure. This bill directly affects the University of Michigan's budget, providing it with additional resources from the state's general fund for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill is procedural in nature, focusing solely on the allocation of existing state funds rather than establishing new policies.
HB 5379 creates a property tax exemption for homeowners without children attending Michigan public schools or receiving publicly funded educational services. Starting December 31, 2026, these property owners will be exempt from the portion of library millages (tax rates) levied by districts that include school districts, specifically the part exceeding 2 mills. This change applies to taxes under the District Library Establishment Act and aligns with existing exemptions in the General Property Tax Act. The bill affects residential property owners who do not have school-age children enrolled in Michigan public education.
