HB5459

Sales tax: collections; collection of sales tax on utility bills; prohibit. Amends sec. 4n of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54n).

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5459 prohibits the collection of sales tax on utility bills for residential use of electricity, natural or artificial gas, or home heating.

Michigan HB5459 amends the sales tax exemption for residential use of electricity, natural or artificial gas, or home heating fuels. The bill ensures these utilities remain exempt from the sales tax at the additional rate of 2%, which was approved by voters on March 15, 1994. The legislation also outlines proration rules for taxpayers with 100,000 or more customers, requiring them to prorate usage for a period that includes May 1, 1994 based on the number of days occurring after April 30, 1994.

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History

Jan 22

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/21/2026

Jan 21

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Brad Paquette

Jan 21

House

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