Cities: financing; act regarding prohibited taxes by cities and villages; repeal. Repeals 1964 PA 243 (MCL 141.91).
Key claim: HB6004 would repeal 1964 PA 243 (MCL 141.91), removing the state prohibition on certain taxes imposed by cities and villages.
Abstract
(HB6004 · 103rd Legislature) Cities: financing; act regarding prohibited taxes by cities and villages; repeal. Repeals 1964 PA 243 (MCL 141.91). Sponsor: Rep. Tyrone Carter (D) + 2 co-sponsors In committee: H Government Operations Latest action (2026-05-21): Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/20/2026
Why this matters
1964 PA 243 has long constrained the types of taxes Michigan cities and villages may levy without express statutory authorization, channeling local revenue toward property taxes and state-shared revenue. Repealing it would broaden municipal fiscal tools, potentially affecting residents and businesses in home-rule cities and reshaping the balance between state and local taxing power.