Michigan Bills

passed · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HR 320: A resolution to declare May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

This bill designates May 2026 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month specifically within the state of Michigan. The resolution serves as a symbolic declaration to encourage residents to increase public awareness and support for individuals living with these conditions. It does not alter laws, allocate funding, or create new programs, but rather promotes education and prevention efforts through a formal state proclamation.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Jason Hoskins (D) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 965: Use tax: definitions; definition of marketplace facilitators; expand. Amends secs. 5 & 5c of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.95 & 205.95c).

Senate Bill 965 updates Michigan's use tax laws to clarify registration requirements for businesses and strengthen rules for online marketplace facilitators. The bill mandates that foreign corporations must register for use tax before obtaining permission to do business in the state and requires aircraft lessors to pay use tax on lease receipts instead of sales tax on the full property cost. It also defines marketplace facilitators as entities that must collect and remit use tax on sales made by third-party sellers on their platforms, even if those sellers do not have a physical presence in Michigan. Additionally, the bill limits the ability to sue marketplace facilitators for overpaid taxes and protects them from liability if sellers fail to provide accurate information about their transactions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 970: Human services: adult foster care; definition of covered facility; exclude hospitals that provide swing bed services. Amends sec. 134a of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1134a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0969'26

SB 970 amends Michigan's mental health code to clarify which facilities must enforce stricter background checks on employees and contractors. The bill specifically excludes hospitals that provide swing bed services from the definition of covered facilities, meaning these hospitals are not subject to the new employment restrictions. This change directly affects staffing agencies and facilities that care for psychiatric patients by narrowing the scope of who must undergo enhanced criminal history reviews. The legislation aims to ensure that individuals with certain criminal convictions are not hired to provide direct services in adult foster care settings, while explicitly removing hospitals offering swing bed services from these requirements.

in committee · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5972: Elections: voting procedures; voter access and assistance provisions; provide for. Amends secs. 726, 736 & 751 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726 et seq.); adds secs. 653c, 653d, 653e, 726a & 753a & repeals sec. 579 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.579). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5969'26, HB 5971'26

HB 5972 requires local governments in Michigan to notify the Secretary of State about specific election-related changes, such as modifications to how winners are determined, shifts between at-large and district-based elections, and plans to remove voters from registration lists. The bill mandates that these notices be submitted within set timeframes and must be posted on the state's website in an accessible format. If a local government fails to provide the required notifications, the Secretary of State must publicly list the violation on the website for at least one year. These new requirements are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2028, after the Secretary of State consults with relevant organizations and voting rights advocates.

Tonya Phillips (D) · 36 co-sponsors

passed · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HR 316: A resolution to declare May 14, 2026, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Veterans Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.

This bill designates May 14, 2026, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Veterans Remembrance Day in Michigan. It honors Hmong veterans who fought alongside U.S. forces during the Vietnam War and later fled Laos as refugees. The resolution aims to recognize their historical contributions and sacrifices while promoting public awareness of their role in American history.

Topics ✓ Veterans

Mai Xiong (D) · 44 co-sponsors

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 & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Transportation

Angela Rigas (R) · 22 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 972: Use tax: exemptions; offset of the trade in value of personal electronics; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.92).

Senate Bill 972 amends Michigan's Use Tax Act to clarify how trade-in values for personal electronics are treated when calculating tax liability. The bill updates existing provisions that currently limit the credit for trade-ins on motor vehicles and watercraft, extending similar rules to personal electronics. Specifically, it ensures that the value of an old electronic device traded in for a new one can be subtracted from the purchase price of the new item, reducing the amount of use tax owed. This change directly affects consumers purchasing new electronics and dealers selling them in Michigan.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5968: Elections: candidates; duties and responsibilities of administering elections; require to be performed by the deputy secretary of state if the secretary of state is a candidate for office. Amends secs. 21, 31 & 32 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.21 et seq.).

This bill requires the deputy secretary of state to take over as the chief election officer if the current secretary of state runs for another elected office. Under this change, the incumbent secretary would be barred from supervising or administering the election in which they are a candidate, though they would keep other duties like managing election audits. The deputy secretary would assume full supervisory control over local election officials during that specific election cycle.

in committee · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5960: Villages: annexation; procedures to approve annexation petition; revise. Amends secs. 6 & 6a, ch. XIV of 1895 PA 3 (MCL 74.6 & 74.6a) by adding sec. 6b to ch. XIV. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5961'26

This bill updates Michigan laws to clarify and streamline the process for villages to annex new territory. It establishes that annexation can be initiated by a petition from landowners, a petition signed by 20% of residents in the proposed area, or a resolution from the village council. The legislation requires the state commission to hold public hearings, provide specific notice to property owners, and issue an order that becomes effective immediately if the annexed area has 100 or fewer residents, or after a potential referendum if the population exceeds that threshold. Additionally, the bill clarifies that existing rules for city incorporations apply to village annexations unless specific exceptions, such as interlocal agreements, are involved.

in committee · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5967: Individual income tax: other; first-time home buyer savings program; extend sunset. Amends sec. 5 of 2022 PA 6 (MCL 565.1005). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5973'26

This bill extends the Michigan First-Time Home Buyer Savings Program through December 31, 2026, by amending the existing law that established the program. It allows individuals to open special savings accounts designated for paying qualified costs related to purchasing a single-family home in Michigan. The program permits contributions from people other than the account holder and allows joint ownership if the account holders file a joint tax return. The bill includes a provision stating that it will not take effect unless a related bill, HB 5973, is also passed into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

Cam Cavitt (R) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5970: Elections: other; voting and elections database and institute act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1969 PA 161 (MCL 691.1031). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5969'26, HB 5971'26

This bill establishes the Michigan Voting and Elections Database and Institute by repealing an older act and creating a new entity to manage election data. The institute will be a partnership between the Secretary of State and public research universities, with the university selecting the director and funding most operations while the state covers initial setup costs. Its primary functions include collecting, archiving, and providing free public access to a wide range of nonpartisan election data, such as precinct-level results, voter registration lists, polling place locations, and district maps. The database must maintain this information for at least 12 years before public release and permanently for archival purposes, while also offering research, training, and technical assistance to local governments and scholars. Additionally, the bill mandates that the institute implement cybersecurity standards comparable to those used by the state's technology department.

Stephanie Young (D) · 35 co-sponsors

passed both · Michigan · House May 14, 2026

HB 5711: Energy: alternative sources; clean and renewable energy standards; eliminate. Amends title & secs. 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 75, 77, 83, 87, 101, 173 & 191 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et seq.) & repeals subpt. A of pt. 2 & sec. 179 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1022 - 460.1054 & 460.1179). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5710'26

This bill amends Michigan's Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act to update definitions and requirements for renewable energy programs. It directly affects electric and natural gas providers, state agencies, and energy consumers by modifying how clean energy standards are calculated and how costs are recovered from customers. Key changes include redefining clean energy systems to include natural gas plants with carbon capture technology, establishing a wind energy resource zone board, and adjusting rules for customer generation and net metering. The legislation also updates provisions related to energy waste reduction programs and authorizes new residential energy improvement initiatives.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

Pat Outman (R) · 39 co-sponsors

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