SB 792 amends Michigan's "Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act" to clarify definitions and update eligibility for tax exemptions on rehabilitation projects. The bill specifies that "obsolete property" includes blighted, functionally obsolete, or brownfield sites (e.g., industrial buildings converted to residential use), and defines "rehabilitation" to require major improvements (exceeding 10% of property value), excluding minor repairs. It refines criteria for local governments to establish rehabilitation districts, limiting eligibility to areas with economic hardship indicators like low median income or proximity to large cities. This affects property owners and local governments in designated districts by ensuring only substantial rehabilitation projects qualify for tax relief under the updated rules.
HB 5626 is a supplemental budget bill that allocates additional state funding for multiple departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It provides specific funding amounts to support ongoing operations and programs across state government, with conditions on how the funds may be spent. The bill directly affects state agencies and branches that receive these supplemental funds, ensuring they have resources to meet budget needs for the upcoming fiscal year. As a procedural appropriations measure, it does not create new policies but adjusts existing funding levels. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2026, and referred to the Appropriations Committee.
SB 806 creates a dedicated "hyperbaric oxygen therapy inspection fund" in the state treasury, funded by licensing fees paid by freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities. The fund is managed by the state treasurer and administered by the state health department, with all money used solely for inspecting these facilities. This bill directly affects hyperbaric oxygen therapy providers and the state's inspection process for their facilities. The fund ensures consistent, dedicated funding for inspections, replacing general appropriations for this specific purpose.
SB 776 amends Michigan's Use Tax Act to update exemptions for watercraft trade-ins. It specifically clarifies that buyers can apply the agreed-upon value of a *documented* watercraft (one registered with the U.S. Coast Guard) as credit toward the purchase price of a new watercraft from a dealer. This change directly affects watercraft buyers, dealers, and the state’s tax collection process by allowing the trade-in value to reduce taxable purchases, provided the value is separately stated on the invoice. The bill does not change the $2,000 annual credit limit for watercraft trade-ins established in prior law.
HB 5631 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates specific funding amounts for Michigan public schools during fiscal years 2025-2026. It authorizes $17.9 billion from the state school aid fund and other designated funds (like the school transportation fund, enrollment stabilization fund, and educator fellowship fund) for the 2025-2026 school year, with slightly adjusted amounts for 2026-2027. The bill establishes a monthly payment schedule (October through August) for distributing these funds to school districts and intermediate districts, requiring the state treasurer to make payments via electronic transfer or warrant on specified dates. It also includes provisions for adjusting payments due to errors or changes in law and specifies that unspent general fund allocations will transfer to the school aid stabilization fund. This bill directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts in Michigan by determining their state education funding allocation and payment timeline.
HB 5601 is a budget bill that allocates state funding for Michigan's government operations during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It provides specific appropriations to the legislature, executive branch, and key departments including the attorney general, state, treasury, technology, and civil rights. The bill outlines how these funds can be spent and details the handling of fees and income collected by state agencies. This bill directly affects all state agencies receiving funding by establishing their financial resources for the upcoming fiscal year.
HB 5623 allocates additional state funds to multiple departments, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It creates a supplemental appropriations act specifying how these funds can be used, ensuring state operations continue without disruption during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. This procedural bill directly affects state government agencies by providing necessary funding authority.
HB 5464 amends Michigan's law governing industrial facilities exemption certificates, which allow businesses to temporarily avoid certain property taxes for rehabilitating or building industrial facilities. The bill clarifies that certificates may be revoked if businesses fail to meet specific deadlines: completing replacement facilities within 2 years (or longer with commission approval), finishing speculative buildings within 2 years, or using facilities for non-qualifying purposes. It requires the state tax commission to provide notice and hold hearings before revoking certificates, with revocations taking effect by December 31 following the commission's order. This directly affects businesses holding these tax exemptions who miss project deadlines or deviate from approved facility uses.
HB 5479 exempts "eligible fuel" (including motor fuel, alternative fuel, and leaded racing fuel) from Michigan's general sales tax starting January 1, 2026. This directly affects businesses selling these fuels and consumers purchasing them for eligible uses, excluding specific cases like aviation fuel or fuel used for heating. The bill explicitly excludes electric fuel used in vehicles if it's already taxed under the Motor Carrier Fuel Tax Act or Motor Fuel Tax Act. It defines key terms like "electric fuel" and "eligible fuel" based on existing tax acts, with no exemption for fuel used in aircraft or residential/commercial heating systems.
HB 5415 prevents Michigan's Strategic Fund from providing financial support (like loans or grants) for projects that would violate the "corporate welfare prohibition compact act" starting October 1, 2027. This bill directly affects the Strategic Fund's ability to fund economic development projects, requiring it to comply with an existing agreement between states that restricts certain business subsidies. The bill adds Section 15 to the Michigan Strategic Fund Act and depends on another bill (HB 5413) being enacted first. It does not change existing state funding rules but adds a new compliance requirement tied to an interstate agreement.
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