Bill > HB5090

This bill amends the Michigan Income Tax Act to modify the home heating credit program by updating several key provisions. The bill changes language throughout the statute from "shall" to "must" and makes technical updates to how the home heating credit is calculated and administered. Specifically, the bill adjusts how the credit amount is determined based on household size and income, modifies how the credit is calculated if federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) funds are limited, and updates references to price indices from Detroit-specific to United States-wide Consumer Price Index. The bill also specifies that for fiscal years 2014-2015 and beyond, the amount of LiHEAP funds used for weatherization must be at least 15% of the total block grant funds received each year. The credit remains designed to help low-income households offset home heating costs, with the amount varying based on household size, total resources, and actual heating expenses. The bill ensures that eligible claimants can receive assistance while providing flexibility for changing economic conditions and energy costs.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5090