Taxation: administration; film credits; restore. Amends secs. 29, 29a, 29b & 29d of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2029 et seq.) & repeals sec. 29h of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2029h.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5991’26
Key claim: Michigan House Bill 5992 would restore film production tax credits by amending the Michigan Strategic Fund Act and repealing the section that had ended those credits.
Abstract
(HB5992 · 103rd Legislature) Taxation: administration; film credits; restore. Amends secs. 29, 29a, 29b & 29d of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2029 et seq.) & repeals sec. 29h of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2029h.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5991’26 Sponsor: Rep. Jason Hoskins (D) + 11 co-sponsors In committee: H Government Operations Latest action (2026-05-20): Bill Electronically Reproduced 05/19/2026
Why this matters
Michigan ended its film production tax credit program years ago after debate over its cost-effectiveness; restoring it would re-engage the state in competing with other states for film and television production spending. For taxpayers this reintroduces a business tax expenditure whose scale depends on companion legislation (HB 5991), and for the film/production workforce and vendors it could revive an incentive-driven industry segment.