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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan SB 426 redirects employment tax withholdings to community college training programs and clarifies rules for professional employer organizations
Last action · June 17, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSSponsor: Joseph N. Bellino Jr.
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What This Bill Would Do
Michigan Senate Bill 426 authorizes employers and s to remit portions of employee income tax withholdings directly to community colleges for new jobs training programs, and requires separate reporting on annual tax returns. The measure also specifies that these payments are considered state income taxes and mandates that the bill cannot take effect unless Senate Bill No. 425 is enacted.
Changes where specific employment tax withholdings are directed for businesses participating in approved community college training agreements, altering administrative reporting obligations for employers and s.
- Senate Bill 426 amends the Income Tax Act of 1967 to adjust how employee tax withholdings are allocated for workforce development programs. context
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.
Employers
Employers must adjust their tax withholding remittances and annual reporting procedures when participating in community college training programs.
Professional employer organizations
Professional employer organizations are explicitly referenced regarding withholding and payment duties to community colleges on behalf of employers.
Community colleges
Community colleges receive direct tax withholding payments from employers and professional employer organizations for approved new jobs training programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do employers remit tax withholdings under community college training agreements?
What happens if Senate Bill No. 425 is not enacted?
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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- Jun 17, 2025SenateCommitteeREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
- Jun 17, 2025SenateIntroducedINTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOSEPH BELLINO
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