2017 House Bill 4351

Exempt private aircraft owners from sales tax on parts

Introduced in the House

March 14, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Bronna Kahle (R-57)

To exempt owners of private general aviation aircraft from having to pay sales tax on parts. This expands an existing exemption that benefits out of state aircraft owners, so that it applies to all private aircraft owners who reside in this state. Fiscal agency projections indicate this and House Bill 4350 will save aircraft owners $4 million annually, and reduce state revenue by the same amount.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

March 29, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 25, 2017

Passed in the House 70 to 38 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 30, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Oct. 5, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 26, 2018

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To exempt owners of private general aviation aircraft from having to pay sales tax on parts. This expands an existing exemption that benefits out of state aircraft owners, so that it applies to all private aircraft owners who reside in this state. Fiscal agency projections indicate this and House Bill 4350 will save aircraft owners $4 million annually, and reduce state revenue by the same amount.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 16, 2018

Received in the House

Nov. 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy