2026 House Bill 5649

Corporate income tax: credits; employer credit for certain apprenticeship and career and technical education programs: provide for.

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 279 and 672.

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House Bill No. 5649 creates refundable tax credits for Michigan employers who train apprentices or employ students in approved work-based learning programs, with the goal of strengthening workforce development and supporting youth entry into skilled careers.

Introduced in the House

March 3, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Jason Woolford (R-50) and 18 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Hoadley (R-99), Steve Frisbie (R-44), Jamie Thompson (R-28), Ron Robinson (R-58), Tim Kelly (R-93), Tom Kunse (R-100), Ken Borton (R-105), Timothy Beson (R-96), Jerry Neyer (R-92), David Prestin (R-108), Greg Markkanen (R-110), Cameron Cavitt (R-106), Matt Maddock (R-51), Josh Schriver (R-66), Jennifer Wortz (R-35), William Bruck (R-30), Matt Bierlein (R-97) and Gregory Alexander (R-98)

Referred to the Committee on Economic Competitiveness