Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 11, 2026

SB 1039: Property tax: state education tax; state education tax; repeal. Repeals 1993 PA 331 (MCL 211.901 - 211.906).

This bill proposes to repeal the State Education Tax Act, a law currently in effect since 1993. The legislation would eliminate the specific tax provisions and rules that govern this particular state education tax. By removing these sections from the state statutes, the bill directly affects the legal framework surrounding this tax without altering any other existing tax laws.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill repeals the State Education Tax Act, effectively eliminating a specific tax revenue source and reducing state education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 1044: Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of homestead; modify. Amends sec. 508 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.508).

This bill modifies the definition of a homestead and adjusts how property tax credits are calculated for Michigan residents. It clarifies that unoccupied property leased to others is excluded from homestead status and sets specific acreage limits for agricultural land based on how long a claimant has lived there. Additionally, the legislation updates the rules for determining household resources by excluding certain business, rental, and operating losses from income calculations. These changes directly affect homeowners and renters who rely on property tax credits and aim to refine the criteria used to determine eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill modifies property tax credit rules to exclude unoccupied leased property and adjust acreage limits, effectively broadening eligibility and providing tax relief to qualifying residents.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Property Tax Tax Credits

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passed both · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 6126: Gaming: other; expenditures under the internet sports betting fund; modify. Amends secs. 15 & 16 of 2019 PA 149 (MCL 432.415 & 432.416)

This bill modifies how tax revenue from internet sports betting in Michigan is distributed among various state and local funds. It requires that thirty percent of the tax go to the city where the betting operator's casino is located for uses such as hiring street patrol officers, neighborhood development, public safety improvements, and road repairs. The remaining revenue is allocated to the state, with specific mandatory payments to the compulsive gaming prevention fund, a first responder coverage fund, and tribal governments for essential services. Any money left over after these designated expenses must be deposited into the state school aid fund to support public education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill directs tax revenue from internet sports betting to fund public safety, infrastructure, and essential programs, strengthening state fiscal management.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates 30% of sports betting tax revenue specifically for road repairs and public safety improvements, directly funding transportation infrastructure.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 3, 2026

HJR V: Elections: millage; certain voter participation in elections to authorize or increase a millage; require. Amends sec. 31, art. IX of the state constitution.

This bill proposes an amendment to the Michigan state constitution to change how local governments can raise taxes. It requires that any new tax or increase to an existing tax rate must be approved by a majority of voters who cast ballots on the issue. Starting January 1, 2027, the law also mandates that at least 30% of all eligible voters in that local area must vote on the question for the tax measure to pass. The amendment includes specific rules to adjust tax rates if property values rise faster than inflation, ensuring tax revenue does not automatically increase without voter approval. Exceptions are made for taxes needed to pay off existing debt or bonds that were authorized before the change takes effect.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts local government ability to raise taxes by adding supermajority voter approval requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue Tags Elections

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 1073: State management: funds; 21st century jobs trust fund; modify. Amends secs. 7 & 8 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.257 & 12.258). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1072'26

SB 1073 modifies the Michigan Trust Fund Act to adjust how money flows into and out of the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund. The bill specifies that certain funds, including tobacco settlement revenues and amounts from the general fund, must remain in the trust fund rather than reverting to the general fund at the end of a fiscal year. It also clarifies that while the principal stays in the trust, any interest and earnings generated from investments must be deposited into the general fund. Additionally, the bill outlines that money from the trust can only be used to support specific programs under the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, such as those related to innovation and economic development. This legislation is contingent upon the simultaneous passage of Senate Bill 1072, which is tied to it in the legislative process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens fiscal management by ensuring tobacco revenues remain in the trust fund rather than reverting, promoting long-term funding stability.80% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 6075: School aid: foundation allowance; foundation allowance amounts; base on the state and local government inflation index and tie to inflation. Amends sec. 367b of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1367b).

This bill updates the rules for calculating Michigan's school foundation allowance, which determines the base funding provided to public schools. It requires the state's revenue estimating conference to use the Detroit Consumer Price Index to adjust the allowance amount, ensuring it keeps pace with local inflation rather than a statewide index. The legislation also mandates that this adjusted allowance be projected for the current fiscal year and the next two years to help plan school budgets. By tying school funding growth to inflation in the Detroit area, the bill aims to maintain the purchasing power of state aid for education.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases school funding by tying foundation allowance to local inflation, ensuring public schools receive adequate resources.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases school funding by tying foundation allowance to local inflation, ensuring schools keep pace with rising costs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 23, 2026

HB 6118: Health facilities: other; certain acquisitions and mergers involving a health facility or agency; regulate. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6116'26, HB 6117'26

This bill, known as the Health Facility Consolidation Prevention Act, regulates mergers and acquisitions of health facilities in Michigan by requiring approval from the Hospital Cost Review Board before they can proceed. It establishes a new assessment tax on these transactions, with the collected funds directed toward a state health care cost reduction fund, while also outlining specific civil penalties for non-compliance. The legislation applies to large consolidations but includes exemptions for smaller facilities with combined annual revenues under $10 million or those owned by individual health professionals. Applicants must submit detailed financial data and evidence of how the merger will impact service availability and pricing to the board before receiving authorization.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a new assessment tax on health facility mergers to fund a state health care cost reduction fund, directly advancing fiscal management and budget goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a fund to reduce healthcare costs and regulates mergers to prevent market consolidation, aiming to protect patient access and affordability.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 25, 2026

HB 6129: Transportation: funds; population threshold for certain grants; increase. Amends secs. 10e & 13c of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660e & 247.663c)

HB 6129 updates the population thresholds used to determine funding levels for public transportation grants in Michigan, raising the cutoff from 100,000 to 200,000 residents for urbanized areas. Under these changes, transit agencies serving areas with populations between 100,000 and 200,000 would receive grants covering up to 50% of their eligible operating expenses, while those in smaller urbanized or non-urbanized areas would continue to receive up to 60%. The bill also amends the relevant state statutes to ensure these new population criteria are applied when distributing funds from the Comprehensive Transportation Fund. This legislation directly affects local transit authorities and governmental agencies responsible for providing public transportation services across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for public transportation grants by raising population thresholds, directly strengthening fiscal support for essential transit services.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases funding eligibility thresholds for public transit grants, expanding financial support to more transit agencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 6070: Labor: other; registry of employers who relocate a call center to a foreign country; require the department of labor and economic opportunity to create. Creates new act.

This bill requires large Michigan call centers that receive state money to notify the Department of Labor at least 30 days before moving operations or a significant portion of their work to a foreign country. If an employer fails to provide this notice, they must repay any grants, loans, or tax incentives they received from the state. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department create a public registry listing these employers, the number of jobs moved, and the new locations, which will remain active for at least five years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill protects state funds by requiring repayment of grants/tax incentives if employers relocate jobs abroad, preventing loss of public resources.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers by requiring notice before offshoring jobs and creating a public registry to ensure transparency and accountability.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6084: Individual income tax: credit; credit for the installation of an accessory dwelling unit; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 282.

This bill proposes a tax credit for Michigan homeowners who build or contract to build an accessory dwelling unit, such as a detached structure or converted garage, on their property. Starting in the 2026 tax year, eligible taxpayers can claim a credit equal to 20% of the construction costs, provided they submit reasonable proof of expenses to the tax department. If the credit amount is larger than the taxpayer's current tax liability, the unused portion can be carried forward to future years rather than being refunded. The legislation defines an accessory dwelling unit as a secondary living space on the same property as the main home and sets the credit effective date for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax credit for homeowners, providing tax relief and encouraging construction of accessory dwelling units.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides tax credits to incentivize homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, increasing housing supply and supporting affordable housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Affordable Housing Zoning

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