Property tax: personal property; retail sales and food processing operations; exempt from personal property tax. Amends sec. 9 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9).
Key claim: HB6006 would exempt personal property used in retail sales and food-processing operations from Michigan’s personal property tax by amending MCL 211.9.
Abstract
(HB6006 · 103rd Legislature) Property tax: personal property; retail sales and food processing operations; exempt from personal property tax. Amends sec. 9 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9). Sponsor: Rep. Mike Mueller ® In committee: H Finance Latest action (2026-06-02): Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/21/2026
Why this matters
Personal property tax on business equipment is a recurring cost for Michigan retailers and food processors and a revenue source for local governments. Exempting these sectors would lower operating costs for affected employers but shift or reduce local tax bases, making this a classic trade-off between business-incentive policy and local government finance.