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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan Senate Bill 998 modifies use tax collection and trade-in provisions
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.
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.
Taxpayers
Taxpayers calculating use tax on purchases and trade-ins are subject to the revised definitions and rules.
Vehicle dealers
Dealers handling vehicle sales and trade-ins must follow updated purchase price and credit guidelines.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- May 21, 2026SenateCommitteeREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
- May 21, 2026SenateIntroducedINTRODUCED BY SENATOR JONATHAN LINDSEY
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Sources
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0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
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