HB 5318 modifies Michigan's sales tax exemptions for fundraising by specific organizations. It raises the annual sales cap for tax-exempt fundraising events from $25,000 to $75,000 per event (adjusted for inflation) for schools, churches, hospitals, parent cooperatives, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3)/(4) status. It also increases the cap for veterans' groups (501(c)(19) organizations) from $25,000 to $75,000 per event, with both limits adjusted yearly using the Consumer Price Index. The bill affects qualifying nonprofits, schools, and veterans' organizations conducting fundraising sales under these exemptions.
HB 5305 extends the deadline for granting new tax exemptions under Michigan's Commercial Redevelopment Act from 2025 to 2030. This means developers can still apply for new exemptions until December 31, 2030, but no new exemptions will be approved after that date. Existing exemptions granted before 2030 will remain valid until their original expiration dates. The bill amends Section 18 of the Commercial Redevelopment Act (MCL 207.668) to update this sunset provision.
HB 5413 creates Michigan's entry into a proposed interstate compact that prohibits states from offering targeted subsidies to specific businesses or industries to lure them into relocating or opening new facilities. The bill would ban state or local government subsidies - such as direct grants, tax breaks, or favorable regulations - intended to favor particular companies or industries, while excluding general infrastructure benefits or broad tax cuts. If enough states join (reaching a three-fifths majority in both U.S. Congress chambers), participating states must stop providing new targeted subsidies, though existing contracts would remain valid. The compact establishes enforcement mechanisms allowing taxpayers to sue to compel compliance and requires states to coordinate with Congress once the threshold is met.
SB 721 amends Michigan's Commercial Redevelopment Act to update property tax exemption rules for commercial facilities. It limits total exemption periods to 12 years (including extensions), requires local governments to document criteria for renewing exemptions, and extends the deadline for new exemptions from 2025 to 2035. The bill also allows the state treasurer to temporarily exclude up to half the education tax mills for qualifying facilities for up to 6 years to promote job growth, with a yearly cap of 45 such exclusions. Local governments must annually report on exemption impacts, including property values and job creation. This directly affects commercial businesses seeking tax benefits, local governments issuing exemptions, and state tax administration.
HB 4521 modifies Michigan's tuition grant program for resident students at eligible nonprofit colleges. It sets limits: 10 semesters for undergraduate study (12 for 2020-2021 enrollees), 6 for graduate, and 8 for dental programs. The bill excludes students receiving Michigan Achievement Scholarships and those in theology programs, while requiring financial need assessment using criteria from another state aid program. Grants cover tuition/fees up to the college's annual cost or the student's financial need, whichever is lower, and prioritize full-time students.
House Bill 4503 modifies Michigan's corporate income tax credit program for state historic preservation. It allows qualified taxpayers to claim a credit for expenses incurred rehabilitating historic resources, with credit amounts varying between 25% and 30% of eligible costs depending on the type of resource. The bill also streamlines the application process by setting new approval timelines for the state historic preservation office. Significantly, it increases the total annual cap on these credits from $5 million to $100 million starting January 1, 2026, with specific allocations for different categories of historic properties.
HB 4818 amends Michigan school district bonding rules to clarify what bond proceeds can fund. It prohibits using bonds for technology-related expenses like software upgrades, training, maintenance, consumables (e.g., ink, toner), or repairs outside warranties. School districts can still use bonds for physical infrastructure - such as building construction, buses, athletic fields, or facility upgrades - but only for the initial purchase and setup of technology hardware and software, as narrowly defined in the bill. The amendment also requires independent audits of bond spending within 120 days of project completion.
HB 4943 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from using public funds for legal actions that violate Section 12 of the state constitution (which protects equal protection and due process). It directly affects state agencies, cities, counties, and other local entities that manage public funds. The bill's key provision requires all government officials to ensure no state or local money is spent on lawsuits or proceedings conflicting with constitutional rights. This creates a clear legal barrier against government spending on cases deemed unconstitutional under Michigan's foundational law.
HB 4942 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from using public funds to support legal actions that would violate Michigan’s constitution if the federal government suspends habeas corpus (a legal challenge to unlawful detention). It specifically blocks state/local spending on lawsuits or proceedings that conflict with Article I, Section 12 of Michigan’s 1963 Constitution, which protects individual liberty. The bill applies directly to state agencies, local governments, and officials who manage public funds. It takes effect immediately upon federal suspension of habeas corpus rights, creating a clear financial restriction for government entities.
HB 5032 amends Michigan's Revised School Code to prohibit using state school aid funds for special elections. It directly affects school districts and local governments that receive state school aid, preventing them from allocating those funds toward special election costs. The bill specifically amends Section 1361 of the School Code (MCL 380.1361) to add this restriction. This change clarifies that school aid funds must be used solely for educational purposes, not for election-related expenses.
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