Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6270: Sales tax: exemptions; exemption for building materials purchased for the construction of a new single-family residence; provide for. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6269'26

Michigan House Bill 6270 creates a temporary sales tax exemption for the purchase of building materials used to construct new single-family homes or small multi-family dwellings with up to four units. This two-year benefit applies to both homeowners and construction companies, provided that a valid building permit is in place at the time of the material sale. The bill requires state officials to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing how many new homes were built, jobs created, and the impact on state tax revenue due to this exemption.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates a temporary sales tax exemption for building materials, directly reducing state tax revenue and limiting fiscal resources.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Aug 26, 2026

SB 1136: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; public employer contribution to medical benefit plan; modify. Amends title & secs. 3, 4 & 5 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.563 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 4a.

Michigan Senate Bill 1136 amends state law to cap the amount public employers can spend on employee health insurance, introducing new fixed dollar limits for single, couple, and family coverage starting in 2027. The bill also reverses a previous provision that allowed employers to pay no more than 80% of total medical costs, instead mandating that they pay at least 80% of those expenses beginning in the same year. These new financial caps are adjusted annually based on changes in Michigan health insurance rates or a minimum 3% increase, whichever is higher. Existing collective bargaining agreements that conflict with these limits are exempt until their current terms expire or are renegotiated.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill caps public employer spending on employee health insurance, limiting fiscal outlays for a major government expense category.85% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill caps public employer spending on health insurance and mandates a minimum contribution floor, restricting financial flexibility for employee medical benefits.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill caps public employer spending on employee health insurance, limiting the scope of benefits provided to workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Aug 26, 2026

SB 1140: Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield redevelopment financing act; amend to exempt museum authorities. Amends sec. 2 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1139'26, SB 1141'26

SB 1140 amends the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act to exempt museum authorities, specifically those created under the art institute and history museum acts, from having their property taxes captured by brownfield redevelopment plans. This change prevents local governments from diverting tax revenues that would otherwise go directly to these cultural institutions when nearby properties are redeveloped as brownfields. The bill takes effect only if companion bills SB 1139 and SB 1141 are also enacted, ensuring a coordinated update to the state's economic development financing framework.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prevents local governments from capturing property tax revenues for brownfield redevelopment, reducing fiscal flexibility and potential funding sources.75% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 11, 2026

HB 6228: Economic development: tax increment financing; tax increment financing act; amend to exempt museum authorities. Amends secs. 201, 301, 402, 523, 603, 703 & 803 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4201 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6226'26, HB 6227'26

HB 6228 amends the Michigan Tax Increment Financing Act to exclude property taxes levied for history museum authorities from the pool of tax increment revenues that local development authorities can capture. This change directly affects downtown development, local development finance, and other TIF authorities by preventing them from using captured property value growth to fund projects in areas where a history museum authority has already established its own tax base. The bill applies this exclusion across multiple sections of the act governing different types of development zones, ensuring that these specific museum-related taxes are not diverted to other municipal economic development efforts.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts local government fiscal tools by excluding museum authority taxes from TIF revenue pools, limiting funding options for development projects.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 11, 2026

HB 6224: Marihuana: taxation; comprehensive road funding tax act; repeal. Repeals 2025 PA 23 (MCL 205.901 - 205.913).

Michigan House Bill 6224 repeals the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act, which was enacted as Public Act 23 of 2025. This legislation removes specific state tax provisions that were previously established to generate revenue for road infrastructure projects. By eliminating these statutes, the bill directly affects taxpayers and state agencies responsible for collecting and managing those funds.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill repeals the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act, removing state tax provisions and reducing revenue for infrastructure.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationBill repeals the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act, removing revenue sources for road infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6269: Use tax: exemptions; exemption for building materials purchased for the construction of a new single-family residence; provide for. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6270'26

Michigan House Bill 6269 amends the state's use tax act to exempt qualified building materials from taxation when purchased for the construction of new single-family residences or small multi-family homes with up to four units. This exemption applies to both home owners and developers, as well as contractors building for others, provided a valid building permit is in place at the time of purchase. The bill includes safeguards that require taxpayers to pay back any exempted taxes if the materials are not used for the intended residence, if the project is abandoned within 15 months, or if the building permit expires before a certificate of occupancy is issued. Additionally, the state Department of Treasury must submit annual reports to the legislature detailing how this tax break affects housing construction, job creation, and state revenue.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a specific use tax exemption for building materials, which reduces state tax revenue and provides a fiscal benefit to home builders and developers.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts building materials from use tax for new single-family and small multi-family homes, lowering construction costs to encourage housing development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Tax Incentives Building Codes

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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 · 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 · House Apr 22, 2026

HB 5837: Local government: ordinances; implementation of certain taxes or regulations based on emissions and the climate or other energy-related metrics: prohibit. Creates new act.

This bill prohibits local governments in Michigan, such as cities and counties, from creating or enforcing taxes and regulations based on carbon emissions, energy consumption, or vehicle miles traveled. It defines these restricted measures broadly to include fees on greenhouse gases, specific fuel types, and mandatory emissions trading programs. If passed, any existing local rules violating these restrictions would become invalid, and local entities would be barred from using public funds to defend such policies in court. The legislation also allows individuals to sue to stop the implementation of these prohibited local measures and grants them the right to recover legal fees if they win the case.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill prohibits local governments from enacting taxes or regulations based on emissions, directly restricting local taxation authority.95% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill prohibits local governments from implementing carbon taxes and emissions regulations, restricting local climate and energy policy tools.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill prohibits local governments from enacting taxes or regulations on emissions and energy, weakening environmental protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Climate Change Tags Local Government

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in committee · Michigan · House May 21, 2026

HR 325: A resolution urging President Trump, the Internal Revenue Service, and all parties to the settlement agreement creating the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to rescind the agreement.

This House resolution urges President Trump, the IRS, and other parties to cancel a settlement agreement that established the "Anti-Weaponization Fund." The bill directly addresses the use of taxpayer money to fund individuals convicted of crimes related to the January 6 Capitol attack, including those linked to extremist groups. It calls for the rescission of the agreement, arguing that public funds should not support those who engaged in political violence or attempted to overturn election results. The resolution is a formal statement of opposition rather than a law that immediately changes policy.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill seeks to rescind a settlement using taxpayer money, effectively restricting government spending on the Anti-Weaponization Fund.95% confidence ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill seeks to rescind funding for individuals convicted of crimes, effectively cutting financial support for those involved in criminal acts.90% confidence

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