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Michigan Senate Bill 998 modifies use tax collection and trade-in provisions

Original title: Use tax: collections; credit for trade-in vehicles; modify.

Last action · May 21, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTIONSponsors: Jonathan Lindsey and 12 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 998 amends the Act to modify definitions and provisions related to tax collections and trade-in vehicles, contingent upon the enactment of Senate Bill 997.

Why it matters

Determines how is calculated on vehicle trade-ins and related commercial transactions for taxpayers across Michigan.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Taxpayers

Taxpayers calculating use tax on purchases and trade-ins are subject to the revised definitions and rules.

Directly affected

Vehicle dealers

Dealers handling vehicle sales and trade-ins must follow updated purchase price and credit guidelines.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Bill 998 do?
It amends section 2 of the Act (1937 PA 94) to modify provisions concerning use tax collections and credit for trade-in vehicles.
Is the bill currently active?
The bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. May 21, 2026SenateCommittee
    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
  2. May 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
    INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JONATHAN LINDSEY

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Roger Hauck, John Damoose, Rick Outman and 10 more
PersonRoger Hauck“Cosponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →
PersonJohn Damoose“Cosponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →
PersonRick Outman“Cosponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →
PersonMichael Webber“Cosponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →
PersonMark Huizenga“Cosponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →
PersonJim Runestad“Cosponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →
PersonJonathan Lindsey“Primary sponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →
PersonRoger Victory“Cosponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →
PersonKevin Daley“Cosponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →
OrganizationMichigan Department of Treasury“Administers tax collections and assessments under the act”Map →
PersonJoseph N. Bellino Jr.“Cosponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →
OrganizationMichigan Public Service Commission“Regulates utilities mentioned in the act”Map →
PersonEdward McBroom“Cosponsor of Senate Bill 998”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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