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HB 5639MICHIGANSession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Michigan Department of Treasury required to build online tariff cost calculator for residents

Original title: State agencies (existing): treasury; online tariff calculator; provide for.

Last action · March 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026Sponsor: Noah Arbit

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 5639 requires the Michigan Department of Treasury to develop an online calculator within 90 days of taking effect that lets residents estimate the financial impact of s on their household. Individuals would input their zip code, household income, and spending habits to calculate estimated costs.

Why it matters

Residents gain a tool to estimate how federal and foreign s affect their personal household finances based on their specific spending habits and income level.

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

Department of Treasury

Must design, build, and maintain the online tariff calculator on its website within 90 days of the effective date.

Directly affected

Michigan residents

Gain access to a new online tool to estimate the personal financial impact of tariffs based on income and spending.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What information will residents need to use the proposed tariff calculator?

Residents will need to input their zip code, household income, spending habits, and any other metrics determined by the Department of Treasury.

Which tariffs will the calculator cover?

The calculator will cover any levied by the United States government on another nation, or by a foreign government on the United States, on or after January 20, 2025.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

4 actions

Mar 3, 2026House
bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026
Feb 26, 2026HouseCommittee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
read a first time
Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Noah Arbit

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Connected Entities

Department of Treasury, United States government

OrganizationDepartment of Treasury“State agency tasked with developing the online tariff calculator”Map →

OrganizationUnited States government“Levies tariffs on other nations”Map →

Sources

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legislature.mi.gov

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