Transportation (Transportation Funding)

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5615: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5615 is a funding bill that sets aside state money for Michigan's transportation department to cover expenses during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directly affects the state transportation department by authorizing specific budget allocations for its operations. As an appropriations bill, it does not create new policies or change laws, but rather provides the financial framework for existing transportation programs and projects. The bill is currently pending in the Appropriations Committee after being introduced on February 26, 2026.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates state funds for Michigan's transportation department operations during 2026-2027, directly funding existing transportation programs and infrastructure projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 24, 2026

HB 5543: Transportation: funds; allowable annual appropriation to the state trunk line fund for deposit in the grade crossing surface account; increase. Amends sec. 10 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660).

HB 5543 increases the annual funding for grade crossing surface improvements from $3 million to $6 million per year by amending Section 10(1)(b) of Michigan's Transportation Fund Act (MCL 247.660). This change directs more state transportation funds toward safety and surface repairs at railroad crossings - locations where roads intersect train tracks - across Michigan. The bill specifically adjusts the allocation within the state trunk line fund, ensuring doubled resources for maintaining these critical infrastructure points. It does not alter other funding mechanisms but directly affects how money is distributed for grade crossing safety upgrades.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases annual transportation safety funding from $3M to $6M via state budget reallocation, directly boosting public infrastructure spending.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly increases annual funding for grade crossing safety improvements from $3M to $6M, directly advancing transportation infrastructure safety within Michigan's transportation fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 18, 2025

HB 4231: Sales tax: distribution; distribution of certain sales tax revenue into the public safety and violence prevention fund; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4232'25

HB 4231 redirects $75 million annually from Michigan's 4% general sales tax (starting fiscal year 2025) into the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund. It also specifies that aviation fuel tax revenue must be split 35% to the state aeronautics fund and 65% to qualified airport funds. Additionally, computer software sales tax revenue must fund Michigan's health initiatives at $9-12 million yearly. These changes directly affect state budget allocations, airport operators, and public safety programs without altering tax rates or creating new taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects $75M sales tax revenue to public safety fund and allocates software tax to health initiatives, advancing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates 65% of aviation fuel tax revenue to qualified airport funds, directly funding transportation infrastructure (airports) as specified in its subjects and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Airports Transportation Funding

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 561: Sales tax: distribution; distribution of sales tax revenue for the revenue sharing trust fund; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0559'25, SB 0912'26

SB 561 amends Michigan's sales tax law to change how revenue is distributed. It allocates 8.6% of the 4% general sales tax (starting October 1, 2025) to a new Revenue Sharing Trust Fund for distribution to cities, villages, townships, and counties. The bill also directs computer software sales tax revenue ($9-12 million annually) to the Michigan Health Initiative Fund and splits aviation fuel tax revenue (35% to the state aeronautics fund, 65% to airport funds). These changes affect local governments, public schools (via school aid fund allocations), airports, and health programs, without altering the overall tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates 8.6% of sales tax revenue to local governments via Revenue Sharing Trust Fund and directs software tax revenue to Michigan Health Initiative Fund, increasing targeted funding for public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates 65% of aviation fuel tax revenue to airport funds, directly supporting transportation infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Sales Tax Airports Transportation Funding

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 4185: Sales tax: distribution; distribution of revenue; modify. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4183'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4180'25, HB 4186'25, HB 4187'25, HB 4184'25

HB 4185 changes how Michigan's general sales tax revenue is distributed. It directs 15% of the 4% sales tax to cities, villages, and townships through the Glenn Steil Revenue Sharing Act. Sixty percent goes to the state school aid fund (including all 2% tax from aviation fuel sales), while 27.9% of 25% from vehicle/fuel sales funds the transportation system. Additionally, it requires $9-12 million annually from computer software sales to the Michigan health initiative fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 60% of sales tax to school aid, 27.9% to transportation, and $9-12M to health initiative, strengthening public service funding without tax increases.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects 60% of sales tax revenue to state school aid fund, explicitly increasing K-12 funding allocation without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirectly allocates 27.9% of vehicle/fuel sales tax revenue to fund Michigan's transportation system, meeting funding criteria for support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget School Funding Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 4312: Sales tax: distribution; distribution of sales tax revenue for the revenue sharing trust fund; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4311'25

HB 4312 amends Michigan's sales tax distribution by directing 8.62% of the 4% general sales tax revenue to the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund starting October 1, 2025, with funds distributed to cities, villages, townships, and counties. It maintains existing allocations for aviation fuel tax (35% to the state aeronautics fund, 65% to qualified airport funds) and sets a minimum $9 million annual deposit from computer software sales tax into the Michigan Health Initiative Fund. The bill also clarifies adjustments for school aid fund revenue losses due to specific tax exemptions. These changes directly affect local governments, airports, and health programs through revised tax revenue streams.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects 8.62% of sales tax revenue to local governments via Revenue Sharing Trust Fund and mandates $9M annual deposit to health fund, funding public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates $9M annual deposit into Michigan Health Initiative Fund, directly funding health programs per bill summary.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMaintains aviation fuel tax allocation (65% to airport funds), directly supporting transportation infrastructure as specified in the bill's funding provisions.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Airports Transportation Funding

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 4184: Aeronautics: other; excise tax on aviation fuel; increase, and modify distribution. Amends secs. 34 & 203 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.34 & 259.203). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4183'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4180'25, HB 4185'25, HB 4186'25, HB 4187'25

HB 4184 increases Michigan's excise tax on aviation fuel from 3.10 cents to 4.00 cents per gallon. It directly affects fuel sellers, airlines, and airport operators by changing how this tax revenue is distributed. The bill modifies Section 203 of the Aeronautics Code to require 35% of the tax revenue to fund the state aeronautics fund and 65% to fund qualified airports. It also retains the 1.5-cent refund for airlines operating interstate flights and the exemption for fuel used in leaded racing fuel production.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases excise tax on aviation fuel to fund aeronautics and airport programs, directly allocating revenue to specific budget areas per bill's distribution requirements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases aviation fuel tax revenue allocation (65% to airports, 35% to aeronautics fund), directly funding transportation infrastructure through tax distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 4143: Corporate income tax: revenue distribution; earmark to the Michigan transportation fund; provide for. Amends sec. 695 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.695).

HB 4143 changes how Michigan allocates corporate income tax revenue. Starting in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, it directs $500 million annually to county road commissions and $500 million to cities/villages for local road projects. After 2026, all corporate tax revenue from this source will fund the Michigan Transportation Fund, which distributes money for state transportation projects. This directly affects local governments receiving road funding and state budget allocations for transportation infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects $500M annually to transportation funds for road projects, ensuring dedicated tax revenue allocation for infrastructure, aligning with funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects $500M annually to local road projects and state transportation fund, explicitly earmarking corporate tax revenue for transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 4210: Sales tax: distribution; disposition of money to the comprehensive transportation fund; modify. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75).

HB 4210 amends Michigan's sales tax distribution rules to adjust funding for the Comprehensive Transportation Fund. It changes the percentage of sales tax revenue from car-related purchases (fuels, vehicles, parts/accessories sold by dealers/gas stations) allocated to this fund: 27.9% until September 2025, 60% for fiscal year 2025-2026, then 25% annually starting October 2026. The bill also maintains existing allocations for school aid (60%), city revenue sharing (15%), and specifies that 35% of aviation fuel tax revenue goes to the State Aeronautics Fund while 65% funds qualified airports. These changes directly affect businesses selling vehicles, fuel, and parts, and govern how transportation funding is structured.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill temporarily increases transportation funding allocation (60% for FY 2025-2026) from sales tax revenue, directly supporting infrastructure spending within budget management.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationIncreases transportation fund allocation from 27.9% to 60% for FY2025-26, directly advancing infrastructure funding through revised sales tax distribution.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 265: Transportation: funds; maintenance of nonmotorized transportation infrastructure; provide for. Amends sec. 10k of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660k).

Senate Bill 265 amends the law governing the Michigan Transportation Fund, affecting how the State Transportation Department, counties, cities, and villages allocate funds. The bill mandates that at least 1% of these funds must be expended on constructing, improving, maintaining, or repairing nonmotorized transportation infrastructure, explicitly stating that "maintaining" does not include snow removal. It broadens the definition of qualified nonmotorized facilities and allows the 1% spending requirement to be met as an average over a 10-year period. Additionally, the bill requires these government entities to develop 5-year programs for nonmotorized facility improvements and consult with other jurisdictions on related projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure, reallocating existing budget toward public infrastructure without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure, promoting walking/biking to reduce vehicle emissions and pollution, directly supporting environmental conservation goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure (bike paths, walkways), explicitly advancing sustainable transportation funding per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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