Transportation

in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6310: Watercraft: traffic control; emergency no wake orders; allow to be issued year round. Amends sec. 80146 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 325.80146).

Michigan House Bill 6310 amends state watercraft laws to allow local governments to request temporary "no wake" or reduced speed zones year-round, rather than limiting these orders to the summer season. The bill permits county emergency management coordinators or sheriffs to establish these temporary limits for up to 14 days at a time to protect life and property during emergencies, with fines capped at $500 for repeat violations. It also clarifies that vessel operators must maintain slow speeds within 100 feet of shorelines where water depth is less than three feet, while allowing the governor to impose restricted wake zones during declared state disasters.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances watercraft traffic control and safety by allowing year-round emergency speed restrictions to protect life and property.65% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 11, 2026

HB 6225: Individual income tax: rate; rollback of rate to 3.9% and elimination of rollback trigger; provide for. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).

Michigan House Bill 6225 permanently reduces the state individual income tax rate to 3.9% starting in 2028, eliminating a previous automatic mechanism that could have lowered the rate further based on general fund revenue growth. The bill establishes a phased reduction schedule, lowering the tax from 4.15% in 2026 to 4.0% in 2027 before reaching the final rate. It also mandates specific annual deposits from income tax collections into the state school aid fund and the renew Michigan infrastructure fund, with the latter receiving $69 million per year beginning in fiscal year 2030.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill permanently lowers individual income tax rates and mandates funding for schools and infrastructure, directly impacting state budget and taxation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates specific annual deposits from income tax collections into the state school aid fund, directly supporting K-12 education funding.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates deposits from income tax into the renew Michigan infrastructure fund, directly funding transportation and other infrastructure projects.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6273: Traffic control: speed restrictions; modification requirements for speed restrictions in school zones; revise.

Michigan House Bill 6273 amends the state vehicle code to update rules regarding speed limits in school zones. The bill allows county road commissions to permanently lower a school zone speed limit to 25 miles per hour upon request from a school district, without requiring a new traffic study. It also clarifies that temporary reduced speed limits can be set up to 30 minutes before and after school sessions, with flexibility for superintendents to adjust these times based on specific schedules or off-campus lunch periods.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill lowers school zone speed limits to enhance student safety, a protective measure for the educational environment.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill modifies traffic control rules for school zones to enhance safety and streamline speed limit adjustments, directly impacting vehicle regulations.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Transportation Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6256: Transportation: funds; local agency infrastructure disaster relief fund and board; create.

HB 6256 creates a new Local Agency Disaster Relief Board Fund and an accompanying board within the Michigan Department of Transportation to provide financial assistance for repairing or replacing local road infrastructure damaged by declared emergencies. The bill allocates $3 million annually from the county road commission share and $2 million from the city and village share of the state's transportation fund to this new disaster relief program, with a total annual cap of $5 million and a maximum fund balance of $50 million. Local road agencies must exhaust other federal and state funding sources before applying for these grants, which can cover costs such as restoring roads and bridges, engineering design, land acquisition, and project administration. The board, composed of representatives from county and municipal associations along with nonvoting state officials, is responsible for establishing application criteria, reviewing requests within 180 days, and reporting annually to the legislature on fund utilization.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates a fund to repair local road infrastructure damaged by disasters, directly advancing transportation maintenance and resilience.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 6166: Traffic control: driver license; special operator's license requirements for certain electric mobility devices; provide for. Amends secs. 32b, 33, 312a, 657, 658, 660, 660d, 661, 662 & 662a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.32b et seq.) & repeals sec. 13f of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.13f). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6165'26

This bill updates Michigan's vehicle code to clarify definitions for mopeds and establish new licensing requirements for certain electric mobility devices. It specifically requires individuals under 18 to obtain a special restricted license to operate high-powered micromobility devices, such as electric scooters exceeding 500 watts or 20 miles per hour, without mandating a road test. The legislation also adjusts the legal definition of a moped to exclude electric bicycles and clarifies that power-driven mobility devices used by people with disabilities are not considered motor vehicles. Additionally, the bill sets specific fees for these new restricted licenses and outlines penalties for operating these devices without the proper authorization.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by clarifying vehicle definitions and establishing licensing requirements for high-powered micromobility devices.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 6147: Transportation: motor fuel tax; gas tax holiday; provide for. Amends secs. 8 & 152 of 2000 PA 403 (MCL 207.1008 & 207.1152). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6146'26

This bill amends the Michigan Motor Fuel Tax Act to establish a temporary gas tax holiday that activates if the statewide average price of gasoline reaches $5.00 per gallon before the end of 2026. Under this provision, the tax rate would drop to zero cents per gallon for a three-month period, with the lost revenue automatically transferred from a state stabilization fund to the Michigan Transportation Fund. The legislation also updates the general tax rate structure to include annual adjustments based on inflation or a fixed 5% increase, whichever is lower, while maintaining specific rates for fuel held in storage as of the end of 2025. Additionally, the bill clarifies reporting requirements for fuel suppliers and terminals to ensure accurate tracking of blended products and tax liabilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides temporary tax relief on motor fuel and transfers lost revenue to the Transportation Fund, advancing fiscal support for transportation.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a gas tax holiday and transfers lost revenue to the Michigan Transportation Fund, directly funding transportation infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 16, 2026

HB 6079: Sales tax: distribution; reporting and earmark of auto-related sales tax for the comprehensive transportation fund; provide for. Amends secs. 6 & 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.56 & 205.75) & adds sec. 18a.

This bill requires Michigan businesses selling car parts and accessories to separately report and pay sales tax on those specific items starting October 1, 2027. To prepare for this change, the state Department of Treasury must define which products count as car parts by March 31, 2027, and create a new form for businesses to use. Companies will need to set up systems to identify these items at the point of sale and submit distinct payments for them alongside their regular monthly tax returns. The bill amends existing state tax laws to establish these new reporting and payment procedures without changing how the tax revenue is currently distributed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens state fiscal management by clarifying tax reporting for auto parts, ensuring proper revenue collection for the transportation fund.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a dedicated funding mechanism for the comprehensive transportation fund by taxing auto parts, intended to strengthen transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Revenue Sales Tax Transportation Funding

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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 9, 2026

HB 6046: Highways: other; recovery of land or public ground; modify. Amends sec. 5821 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5821).

This bill modifies Michigan's laws regarding land disputes involving public highways and state-owned property. It removes time limits and legal defenses like adverse possession for cases where the state or local governments try to reclaim land used as public roads. Additionally, it establishes a legal presumption that land has been officially designated as a public highway if it has been recorded as such for at least 10 years, shifting the burden of proof to anyone challenging that status.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill strengthens state ability to reclaim public highway land and establishes legal presumptions protecting designated roadways from adverse possession.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 1074: Transportation: funds; road funding allocation for a local unit of government hosting an international airport; modify. Amends secs. 12 & 13 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.662 & 247.663).

SB 1074 modifies how state transportation funds are distributed to county road commissions in Michigan. The bill establishes specific allocation rules, requiring a portion of funds to be set aside for snow removal and engineering reimbursement, while directing the remainder toward primary and local road systems based on mileage and population metrics. Additionally, it mandates that the state and county road association create incentives for counties to form purchasing pools to improve fund efficiency. This legislation directly affects county road commissions and the local road networks they manage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state transportation funds to local road commissions, establishing specific rules to ensure funding for snow removal, engineering, and road maintenance.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates state transportation funds to county road commissions for snow removal and road maintenance, directly strengthening infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Procurement Airports Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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