2026 House Bill 5854

Individual income tax: revenue distributions; earmark of withholding tax capture revenues attributable to certain employees into the workforce development HOPE zone fund; provide for.

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 51f (MCL 206.51f), as added by 2017 PA 110.

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House Bills 5852 thru 5869 create HOPE zones in Michigan's impoverished areas, offering targeted tax incentives and dedicated funding for neighborhood revitalization and workforce development, with strict eligibility, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Introduced in the House

April 22, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Brenda Carter (D-53) and 11 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Veronica Paiz (D-10), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Kimberly Edwards (D-12), Stephanie Young (D-16), Amos O’Neal (D-94), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Regina Weiss (D-5), Morgan Foreman (D-33), Matt Longjohn (D-40), Helena Scott (D-8) and Jennifer Conlin (D-48)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations