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SB 643

Economic development: other; general sales tax act; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 4ee of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54ee). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert

Michigan eliminates the Strategic Fund and updates sales tax law accordingly, potentially restructuring how the state delivers business incentives and economic development programs.

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Bill Summary · SB 643

Legislative bill overview

SB 643 amends Michigan's sales tax law to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which is being eliminated as part of broader economic development restructuring. The bill updates tax code language to reflect this organizational change and is tied to companion legislation SB 631.

Why is this important

The Michigan Strategic Fund has historically administered state economic development programs and tax incentives. Eliminating it represents a significant shift in how Michigan structures and manages business attraction and retention efforts, potentially affecting business incentive programs, tax credits, and economic development priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Program continuity: Unclear what happens to existing Strategic Fund incentive programs, tax credits, and commitments to businesses currently receiving benefits
  • Accountability and oversight: Questions about whether eliminating the Fund improves or reduces transparency and accountability in economic development spending
  • Implementation details: The tie-bar with SB 631 suggests critical restructuring details are in that companion bill, making it difficult to assess full impact without both bills

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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