Michigan Bills

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5878: Property tax: personal property; personal property tax; eliminate. Amends sec. 19 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.19) & adds sec. 9q. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5879'26, HB 5880'26

HB 5878 eliminates the personal property tax in Michigan for all items that do not qualify for an existing specific exemption, effective for taxes levied after December 31, 2026. Owners of such property must annually file a statement with their local tax collector to claim this new exemption, while property that already has a designated exemption cannot be claimed under this new rule. The bill also requires local tax units to send summary data to the state Department of Treasury by April 1 each year to track the revenue impact of these new exemptions. This legislation directly affects business owners and individuals holding personal property by removing a tax burden on eligible assets, provided they complete the necessary filing requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Josh Schriver (R) · 19 co-sponsors

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5874: Taxation: state real estate transfer; state real estate transfer tax; repeal. Repeals 1993 PA 330 (MCL 207.521 - 207.537).

This bill repeals Michigan's state real estate transfer tax, which previously applied to the sale of property. It includes a provision to ensure that any resulting loss in state revenue is compensated by transferring funds from the state general fund to the school aid fund. The law will only take effect if a separate companion bill, HB 5880, is also passed.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5873: Property tax: state education tax; state education tax; eliminate. Repeals 1993 PA 331 (MCL 211.901 - 211.906). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26

This bill repeals Michigan's 1993 State Education Tax Act, which previously imposed a tax on property owners to fund public schools. The legislation is contingent upon the simultaneous passage of a companion bill (HB 5880) that mandates the state to use general funds to fully replace any revenue lost from eliminating the tax. If enacted, the change would remove the specific tax requirement while ensuring that school funding levels remain unchanged through state appropriation. The law is scheduled to take effect 90 days after it is signed into law.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

Steve Frisbie (R) · 17 co-sponsors

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5717: Elections: election officials; township to contract with an accredited individual to perform election law duties in the absence of a township clerk; authorize. Amends sec. 373 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.373).

This bill allows Michigan townships to hire accredited election contractors when their clerk or deputy clerk is unavailable to perform election duties. Under the new provision, the township board can enter into a contract with an accredited individual who lives nearby to handle registration, nomination, and election tasks until the clerk returns or a replacement is appointed. The contracted individual would have the same authority as a deputy clerk and must report their activities to the township board at each meeting during the contract period. This change provides a backup plan for election operations in small communities that might otherwise face staffing shortages.

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5723: Children: child care; provider advisory council; establish. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding sec. 16a.

This bill establishes a new Provider Advisory Council to review contracts between the state department and child care organizations. The council will consist of 7 to 11 members representing different geographic regions of Michigan, with at least one nonvoting member from a professional membership association. Key provisions require the department to submit proposed contracts to the council for review at least 120 days before signing, allowing the council to issue recommendations on rates, services, and other terms. The bill also includes ethics requirements for council members, including conflict of interest disclosures and recusal rules, with penalties for violations.

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5505: Legislature: legislative agencies; office of digital oversight; establish. Creates new act.

HB 5505 creates Michigan's Office of Digital Oversight within the legislature to improve state agency technology projects. The office investigates IT projects, services, and purchases by state agencies (like departments and commissions) that risk cost overruns or failure, and can collaborate on or take over such projects. It requires state agencies to provide necessary information for investigations and mandates the adoption of modern IT practices like agile development, open-source software, and user-centered design. The office must also study innovative procurement methods to deliver better digital services while protecting data privacy and accessibility. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial introduction.

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5504: State agencies (existing): technology, management, and budget; state digital service office; create. Creates new act.

HB 5504 proposes creating a State Digital Service Office within Michigan's Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. The office would review software projects costing $1 million or more, advise state agencies on modern development practices (like user-centered design and agile methods), and require annual reports on progress and cost savings. It directly affects state departments and agencies developing digital services, mandating collaboration with the new office for projects over $500,000 and requiring transparency through public reporting on outcomes like time saved and error reduction. The bill aims to improve digital service efficiency and user experience across state government.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5552: Consumer credit: interest rates; prepayment penalties on certain mortgage loans made for business purposes; allow. Amends sec. 1c of 1966 PA 326 (MCL 438.31c).

HB 5552 amends Michigan's interest rate law to allow lenders to charge higher interest rates on mortgage loans made primarily for business purposes, removing state rate limits for these loans. It also prohibits prepayment penalties exceeding 1% of the loan amount for personal/family home loans within the first three years, with no penalties allowed after that period. The bill sets a maximum 11% annual interest rate for certain other mortgage types, including purchase money mortgages and second mortgages, inclusive of all finance charges. This affects lenders and borrowers involved in business-purpose mortgages, personal/family home loans, and specific second mortgages under Michigan law.

passed both · Michigan · Senate Jun 2, 2026

SB 729: State finance: authorities; outstanding obligations of the state building authority; provide exception to the limit of. Amends sec. 8 of 1964 PA 183 (MCL 830.418).

SB 729 amends Section 8 of Michigan's State Building Authority Act (MCL 830.418) to provide an exception to the limit on the State Building Authority's outstanding obligations. The bill clarifies that the authority may issue revenue obligations (like bonds) for state facility projects without being restricted by the previous cap on total outstanding debt. This change specifically affects the State Building Authority and its ability to finance state-owned facilities through revenue bonds, which are repaid solely from "true rentals" paid by the state - not general state funds. The exception streamlines the authority’s financial operations for building projects without altering how debt is secured or repaid.

signed · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 4572: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for Selfridge Air National Guard Base for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4572 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It establishes the specific budget amount the department can spend on military and veterans programs during this period. The bill directly affects the department's operations and the veterans and military personnel it serves through its funded services. As a routine budget measure, it creates the legal framework for spending but does not change existing programs or policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5150: Health occupations: respiratory therapists; licensure for respiratory therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707 & 18709 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16204 et seq.) & adds secs. 18710 & 18712.

HB 5150 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update licensing requirements for respiratory therapists. It modifies existing sections and adds new provisions (18710 and 18712) related to licensure eligibility, education standards, and scope of practice. The bill directly affects respiratory therapists seeking or maintaining their licenses in Michigan by changing specific regulatory requirements. These changes aim to modernize the licensure process within the state's healthcare framework. The bill was introduced on October 28, 2025, and referred to the Health Policy Committee.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · Senate May 27, 2026

SB 783: Economic development: other; eligibility for stock buybacks during the period of award if awarded an economic incentive; prohibit. Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec. 7c.

SB 783 prohibits publicly traded companies receiving Michigan state economic incentives (like grants, tax breaks, or loans) from buying back their own company shares during the incentive period. It requires the Michigan Strategic Fund to include this restriction in all new incentive agreements, with a 10% penalty plus repayment of incentives if violated. The bill directly affects publicly traded businesses that seek state economic development assistance under Michigan's Strategic Fund Act. This policy change aims to ensure state incentives support broader economic activity rather than shareholder returns.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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