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

HB 5168 — Use tax: exemptions; large agricultural processing facility project exemption; provide for. Amends 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.91 - 205.111) by adding sec. 4mm.

Last action — referred to Committee on Rules

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill creates a tax exemption for large agricultural processing facility projects.

This bill adds a new exemption to the use tax for large agricultural processing facilities. It aims to support such projects by reducing their tax burden.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: If you operate or are planning to develop a large agricultural processing facility, this bill may decrease your tax expenses.

Summary

Use tax: exemptions; large agricultural processing facility project exemption; provide for. Amends 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.91 - 205.111) by adding sec. 4mm.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

30 added · 32 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Bill HB 5168 clarified the definition of "agricultural processing facility" and the types of projects eligible for tax exemptions. It now specifies that the exemption applies only to tangible personal property that becomes part of the structure or integral to the facility. These changes are significant because they aim to provide clearer guidance on what qualifies for tax breaks, potentially encouraging more investment in agricultural processing facilities within the state.

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HOUSE BILL NO.
SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
5168 October 30, 2025, Introduced by Reps.
5168 A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4mm.
Snyder, Kelly, Andrews, Alexander, Tate, Herzberg, Neyer, Roth, VanWoerkom, Witwer, Meerman, VanderWall, Liberati and Fitzgerald and referred to Committee on Economic Competitiveness.
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4mm.
(b) A person engaged in the business of constructing, ERE H04967'25_HB5168_INTR_1 0hjqbg 1 altering, repairing, or improving real estate for others in connection with a large agricultural processing facility project.
(b) A person engaged in the business of constructing, altering, repairing, or improving real estate for others in connection with a large agricultural processing facility project.
(2) Tangible personal property described in subsection (1) is exempt from the tax under this act only to the extent the tangible personal property is to be affixed to and made a structural part of, or otherwise made to be an integral part of, the agricultural processing facility to which the project relates or infrastructure improvements for the agricultural processing facility to which the project relates.
(2) Tangible personal property described in subsection (1) is ERE H04967'25 (H-2) yzj5u8 1 exempt from the tax under this act only to the extent the tangible personal property is to be affixed to and made a structural part of, or otherwise made to be an integral part of, the agricultural processing facility to which the project relates or infrastructure improvements for the agricultural processing facility to which the project relates.
(ii) The capital investment in the project is not less than $100,000,000.00.
(ii) The capital investment in the project is not less than $50,000,000.00.
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Rules

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5168 do?
Use tax: exemptions; large agricultural processing facility project exemption; provide for. Amends 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.91 - 205.111) by adding sec. 4mm.
Who sponsors HB 5168?
HB 5168 is sponsored by Will Snyder (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5168?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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