Transportation (Transportation Funding)

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 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 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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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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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 23, 2026

HB 6115: 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 247.622 & 247.663)

This bill modifies how Michigan distributes transportation funds to county road commissions, directly affecting local governments responsible for maintaining state roads. It introduces specific requirements for reimbursing counties up to $10,000 annually for hiring licensed professional engineers and mandates that 1% of funds be withheld specifically for snow removal. Additionally, the legislation allocates a portion of the funding based on whether a county has roads in urban areas and sets new distribution percentages for preserving and building primary and local road systems. These changes aim to streamline the allocation process and ensure specific resources are directed toward engineering support, winter maintenance, and road infrastructure projects.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates funds for road maintenance, hires professional engineers, and mandates snow removal funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 6037: Transportation: funds; allocation of federal funding; modify. Amends sec. 10o of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660o).

HB 6037 modifies how Michigan allocates federal highway research, planning, and construction funds to local governments. The bill requires that between 23% and 27% of these specific federal dollars be distributed to local jurisdictions after setting aside funds for competitive grants and federally designated projects. Additionally, it establishes a schedule for increasing state trunk line fund contributions to local road agencies, starting at $25 million in 2023 and rising to $50 million annually by 2027. These funds are intended to support local transportation projects in exchange for federal aid obligation authority, with priority given to matching federal awards and maintaining essential state transportation functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates federal funds and increases state contributions to local road agencies, strengthening transportation budgeting.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates federal highway funds to local governments and increases state trunk line contributions for road agencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5966: Transportation: motor fuel tax; gas tax holiday; provide for. Amends secs. 8 & 152 of 2000 PA 403 (MCL 207.1008 & 207.1152).

This bill establishes a temporary gas tax holiday in Michigan, setting the motor fuel tax rate to zero cents per gallon starting immediately. The zero rate will remain in effect until either November 1, 2026, or the nationwide average gas price drops below $3.50, whichever happens first. While the holiday is active, the standard tax rates for gasoline and diesel are suspended, and the bill includes specific reporting requirements for suppliers and end users holding fuel inventory.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief by suspending motor fuel taxes, reducing costs for consumers and businesses.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyThe bill reduces motor fuel taxes, lowering costs for consumers and indirectly supporting energy affordability and demand.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes a temporary gas tax holiday, reducing costs for drivers and supporting transportation accessibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 5765: Vehicles: registration; electric vehicle registration fee; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 801l. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5766'26

This bill establishes a new road usage charge for electric vehicles, self-charging hybrids, and plug-in hybrids in Michigan, starting on January 1, 2027. Vehicle owners can choose between paying a flat annual registration fee or a mileage-based tax that accounts for miles driven within the state. The mileage option requires owners to allow their vehicle's odometer data to be reported to the state, with penalties for tampering with odometers or misreporting mileage. Funds collected from these taxes will be used to administer the program or deposited into the state's transportation fund. The bill also sets rules for how the state will contract with a private company to manage the mileage tracking and billing system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new revenue source through road usage charge for EVs, increasing state budget funds while maintaining fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes road usage charge for electric vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation and modernizing vehicle registration systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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