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Dossier Legislative introduced 20-may-2026
Bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

Use tax: collections; collection of use tax on utility bills; prohibit. Amends sec. 4n of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94n).

Key claim: A Michigan Senate bill would prohibit collection of use tax on utility bills by amending section 4n of the Use Tax Act.

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Use tax: collections; collection of use tax on utility bills; prohibit. Amends sec. 4n of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94n). Sponsor: Sen. Jonathan Lindsey ® + 5 co-sponsors Latest action (2026-06-02): Senate Co-sponsor(s) Named: Lana Theis

Why this matters

Use tax on utility bills is a recurring cost passed through to Michigan ratepayers; prohibiting its collection would reduce household and business utility expenses while lowering state revenue. Paired with parallel efforts to bar sales tax on utility bills, this signals a legislative push to carve utilities out of Michigan’s consumption tax base.

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Use tax: collections; collection of use tax on utility bills; prohibit. Amends sec. 4n of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94n).
Stage: introduced · legiscan · 20-may-2026

A Michigan Senate bill would prohibit collection of use tax on utility bills by amending section 4n of the Use Tax Act.

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