Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

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

Last action — 4/30/2026 - referred to Committee on Appropriations

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

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

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 561 have added seven new lines of text while removing six existing lines. These changes may introduce new provisions or clarify aspects of the bill that were less clear before. Such adjustments are important because they can significantly impact how the legislation is implemented, potentially affecting the communities and individuals it aims to serve.

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SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
SB-561, As Passed Senate, April 30, 2026 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
(3) Sixty percent of the collections of the tax imposed at a KAS S02320'25 (S-5) x1wsqn 1 rate of 4% must be deposited in the state school aid fund and distributed as provided by law.
(3) Sixty percent of the collections of the tax imposed at a KAS S02320'25 (S-5)_SB561_APS_1 c3qtod 1 rate of 4% must be deposited in the state school aid fund and distributed as provided by law.
(6) (5) Beginning October 1, 2016 and the first day of each calendar quarter thereafter, an amount equal to the collections for the calendar quarter that is 2 calendar quarters immediately preceding the current calendar quarter of the tax imposed under this act at the additional rate of 2% approved by the electors on KAS S02320'25 (S-5) x1wsqn 1 March 15, 1994 from the sale at retail of aviation fuel must be distributed as follows:
(6) (5) Beginning October 1, 2016 and the first day of each calendar quarter thereafter, an amount equal to the collections for the calendar quarter that is 2 calendar quarters immediately preceding the current calendar quarter of the tax imposed under this act at the additional rate of 2% approved by the electors on KAS S02320'25 (S-5)_SB561_APS_1 c3qtod 1 March 15, 1994 from the sale at retail of aviation fuel must be distributed as follows:
(8) (7) An amount equal to the collections of the tax imposed at a rate of 4% under this act from the sale at retail of computer software must be deposited in the Michigan health initiative fund created in section 5911 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL KAS S02320'25 (S-5) x1wsqn 1 333.5911, and must be considered in addition to, and is not intended as a replacement for any other money appropriated to the department of health and human services.
(8) (7) An amount equal to the collections of the tax imposed at a rate of 4% under this act from the sale at retail of computer software must be deposited in the Michigan health initiative fund created in section 5911 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL KAS S02320'25 (S-5)_SB561_APS_1 c3qtod 1 333.5911, and must be considered in addition to, and is not intended as a replacement for any other money appropriated to the department of health and human services.
(ii) The exemption under section 4gg of the use tax act, 1937 KAS S02320'25 (S-5) x1wsqn 1 PA 94, MCL 205.94gg.
(ii) The exemption under section 4gg of the use tax act, 1937 KAS S02320'25 (S-5)_SB561_APS_1 c3qtod 1 PA 94, MCL 205.94gg.
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Action History

  1. 4/30/2026 - referred to Committee on Appropriations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17000
Democrat 19000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 37000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 84 YEAS 37 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 33 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17000
Republican 16000
Total 33000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (33)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea

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Subjects

taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 561 do?
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
Who sponsors SB 561?
SB 561 is sponsored by John Cherry (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 561?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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