SJRN

Individual income tax: income; surcharge on certain taxpayers and distribution of revenue attributable to the surcharge; provide for. Amends sec. 7, art. IX of the state constitution.

Introduced·7/15/26
Introduced Text

Michigan SJRN proposes a five percent surcharge on individual income tax for high earners to fund pre-K to 12 schools, child care, health and human.

Michigan SJRN amends the state constitution to impose a five percent fair share surcharge on individual income tax for those earning over $500,000 annually or $1,000,000 for joint filers, starting from the 2027 tax year. This surcharge, in addition to existing state income taxes, will be adjusted annually based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index. The collected revenue will be exclusively allocated to pre-K to 12 schools, child care, health and human services, housing, and water infrastructure.

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Government Operations Committee
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History

Jul 15

Senate

Introduced By Senator Stephanie Chang

Jul 15

Senate

Referred To Committee On Government Operations