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

SB 987 — Use tax: collections; collection of use tax on utility bills; prohibit. Amends sec. 4n of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94n).

Last action — SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: LANA THEIS

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prohibits the collection of use tax on utility bills.

This legislation amends existing law to stop the collection of use tax on utility bills. It aims to change how taxes are applied to such bills, affecting consumers who pay utility costs.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means that you will no longer be charged use tax on your utility bills.

Summary

Use tax: collections; collection of use tax on utility bills; prohibit. Amends sec. 4n of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94n).

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 6/2/2026 - SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: LANA THEIS

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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Subjects

public-safety taxation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 987 do?
Use tax: collections; collection of use tax on utility bills; prohibit. Amends sec. 4n of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94n).
Who sponsors SB 987?
SB 987 is sponsored by Jonathan Lindsey (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 987?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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