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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 53: Highways: memorial; portion of US-8; designate as the "Medio J. Bacco Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 15b.

SB 53 designates a specific portion of US-8 highway - from the Wisconsin border north to the intersection with US-2 in Norway - as the "Medio J. Bacco Memorial Highway." This bill amends Michigan's memorial highway act to add this naming designation, which directly affects the highway corridor and its signage. The provision requires state highway markers to display the memorial name once enacted. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new policy or affect regulations.
Ed McBroom (R)
passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 18, 2026

SB 592: Corrections: other; reentry services and support for certain individuals after resentencing; require. Amends sec. 83 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.283).

SB 592 requires Michigan's corrections department to provide reentry services (excluding housing), temporary housing, and vital documents (like birth certificates) to prisoners whose convictions were overturned due to specific Supreme Court rulings (e.g., *Miller v. Alabama* or *People v. Parks*). These services must be offered for up to 2 years after release for reentry services and 1 year for housing. The bill mandates timely assignment of staff to ensure these supports are delivered, with repayment required if a prisoner's conviction is later reinstated. It directly affects individuals released after resentencing in cases involving juvenile sentencing laws.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates reentry services (documents, housing) for prisoners with overturned convictions per reform-focused Supreme Court cases, reducing recidivism barriers.95% confidence
Sylvia Santana (D)
in committee · Michigan · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 5168: Use tax: exemptions; large agricultural processing facility project exemption; provide for. Amends 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.91 - 205.111) by adding sec. 4mm.

HB 5168 exempts use tax on tangible personal property (like equipment or materials) that becomes a structural or integral part of qualifying large agricultural processing facility projects in Michigan. It directly affects agricultural businesses and contractors working on projects requiring at least $100 million in capital investment for construction, expansion, or retooling of facilities that process livestock, crops, or plant products (excluding forest products). The exemption applies only to property permanently affixed to the facility or its infrastructure, not to general use. This amendment modifies Michigan’s Use Tax Act to provide tax relief for significant agricultural infrastructure investments.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts large agricultural projects from use tax, reducing state tax revenue and providing targeted tax relief to businesses, aligning with tax break creation for specific entities.95% confidence
Will Snyder (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 5169: Sales tax: exemptions; large agricultural processing facility project exemption; provide for. Amends 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51 - 205.78) by adding sec. 4mm.

HB 5169 creates a sales tax exemption in Michigan for materials and equipment used in qualifying large agricultural processing projects. It directly affects businesses investing $100 million or more in constructing, expanding, or retooling agricultural facilities that process livestock, crops, or plant products (excluding forest products). The exemption applies only to tangible property that becomes a permanent, structural part of the facility or its infrastructure. This change modifies Michigan's General Sales Tax Act to reduce costs for significant agricultural development projects meeting specific investment and scope criteria.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProvides targeted sales tax exemption for large agribusinesses ($100M+ projects), creating tax break primarily for corporations rather than middle/lower income or public services.85% confidence
Luke Meerman (R) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 4119: Sales tax: exemptions; purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment; exempt. Amends sec. 4x of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54x).

HB 4119 exempts sales of large aircraft (over 6,000 pounds) and certain parts/materials attached to them from Michigan's sales tax when used by commercial airlines for passenger or cargo transport. It specifically applies to domestic air carriers operating under federal aviation rules, covering both new aircraft purchases and maintenance-related transactions. Key conditions include requiring aircraft to leave Michigan within 15 days of temporary use (e.g., for evaluation or repairs) and ensuring they were not based or registered in Michigan before or after the transaction. This policy change directly affects commercial airlines and aircraft sellers, reducing tax liability on qualifying equipment purchases and maintenance services.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates sales tax exemption for commercial aviation, reducing state tax revenue. Weakens tax base rather than strengthening it.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts sales tax on large aircraft purchases for commercial airlines, reducing costs and supporting aviation transportation operations per bill's intent.90% confidence
Steve Frisbie (R) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 4922: Education: all other employees; licensing of school librarians; eliminate. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531k.

HB 4922 removes a requirement that school librarians in Michigan public schools must obtain additional certifications beyond a standard teaching certificate. The bill directly affects school librarians, school districts, and public school academies by prohibiting them from mandating extra endorsements or certificates for librarian positions. Key provision: Section 1531k of the Revised School Code explicitly states that no school entity may require such additional credentials. This change simplifies hiring for school libraries while maintaining the baseline teaching certificate requirement. The bill is currently pending second reading after committee review.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves unnecessary certification requirement for school librarians, easing staffing flexibility without lowering standards. Directly supports educator hiring efficiency in K-12 schools.95% confidence
Tim Kelly (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Jun 18, 2026

HB 4120: Use tax: exemptions; purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment; exempt. Amends sec. 4k of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94k). TIE BAR WITH: HR 0002'25

HB 4120 exempts certain aircraft purchases and maintenance from Michigan's use tax. It applies to domestic air carriers using aircraft over 6,000 pounds for cargo, passenger, or combined transport, and to parts/materials affixed to such aircraft under specific conditions (e.g., aircraft not based in Michigan). The bill also exempts temporary aircraft in Michigan for maintenance or sales if they leave within 15 days, and extends tax exemptions to interstate trucking equipment used across state lines. These changes reduce tax burdens for airlines, aircraft maintenance providers, and interstate trucking companies operating in Michigan.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts aircraft purchases from use tax, reducing state revenue. Creates tax break for aviation industry, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of tax weakening.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts aviation/trucking equipment from use tax, reducing operational costs for transportation businesses and supporting industry growth and infrastructure investment.90% confidence
Joey Andrews (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6093: Public utilities: electric utilities; engineering audits; require. Amends sec. 10p of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10p) & adds sec. 6y.

This bill requires electric utilities in Michigan to hire independent third parties to conduct engineering audits of their distribution systems every five years, with the goal of improving grid reliability and safety. The audits must include a physical inspection of infrastructure and a review of operational processes such as storm restoration and maintenance planning, with all costs paid by the utilities. Additionally, the bill mandates that electric utilities establish programs to help workers transition to new roles during ownership changes, ensuring employees receive comparable wages and benefits for at least 30 months. The Public Service Commission will compile reports on these audits to inform decisions on rates and grid planning.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates engineering audits to improve grid reliability and safety, protecting consumers and strengthening energy infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates engineering audits to improve grid safety and explicitly requires utilities to establish programs to help workers, indicating a protective stance toward worker safety and welfare.75% confidence
Betsy Coffia (D) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6081: Criminal procedure: preliminary examination; certain rules and procedures for conducting a preliminary examination; revise. Amends sec. 11b, ch. VI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 766.11b) & adds sec. 11c to ch. VI.

This bill proposes to change the rules for preliminary examinations in Michigan criminal cases, which are early court hearings to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed with a felony trial. Currently, the bill would allow prosecutors and defense attorneys to introduce certain reports, such as drug test results and forensic lab findings, without needing the original author to testify in court. The legislation also establishes a specific timeline where these relaxed evidence rules would take effect on January 1, 2027, replacing the current requirement that live testimony be available for most evidence. By removing the application of standard evidence rules for future cases, the bill aims to streamline the process of deciding whether a defendant should be held for trial.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill streamlines preliminary examinations by allowing evidence introduction without original author testimony, improving judicial efficiency and reducing unnecessary court delays.85% confidence
Tom Kuhn (R) · 5 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6097: Insurance: insurers; single-risk limit for title insurance; eliminate. Amends sec. 640 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.640).

This bill modifies Michigan's insurance code to remove the 10% single-risk limit that currently applies to title insurance companies. Instead, it establishes a new rule allowing title insurers to take on risks up to 50% of their capital and surplus, provided they meet specific financial and operational criteria. To qualify for the higher limit, an insurer must have a strong financial rating, at least five years of licensing history, and capital twice the state's minimum requirement. The legislation also permits the state insurance commissioner to grant exceptions to the 10% rule on a case-by-case basis if the retained liability stays below 50%. Ultimately, the change directly affects title insurance providers by relaxing restrictions on how much risk they can assume for a single property transaction.
Mike Harris (R)
in committee · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2026

HB 6089: Housing: landlord and tenants; requirements for notice of rent increases; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.634).

This bill amends Michigan's Truth in Renting Act to require landlords to include a specific written notice in rental agreements regarding rent increases. The law mandates that landlords provide tenants with at least 90 days' written warning before any rent hike takes effect. Additionally, the bill updates the required text on rental contracts to ensure tenants are clearly informed of their rights under the act and instructed to seek legal help if needed. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants by standardizing how rent increase notices are communicated and ensuring they are prominently displayed in lease documents.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill strengthens tenant protections by mandating 90-day rent increase notices and clarifying rights under the Truth in Renting Act.95% confidence
Emily Dievendorf (D) · 14 co-sponsors
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
Gina Johnsen (R) · 2 co-sponsors
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