Bill > HB5434

This bill amends the Motor Carrier Fuel Tax Act to expand tax regulations to include electric fuel alongside existing motor fuel and alternative fuel provisions. The bill introduces a new definition for "electric fuel" and establishes a method for calculating road taxes for motor carriers using electric vehicles. Specifically, the bill requires motor carriers to pay road taxes on electric fuel based on miles driven in the state, with the tax rate calculated by dividing the standard motor fuel tax rate by the carrier's average miles per gallon equivalent for electric vehicles. The bill also updates various sections of the law to incorporate electric fuel, including licensing requirements, reporting procedures, and record-keeping obligations. Motor carriers will now need to include electric fuel in their quarterly tax returns, maintain records of electric fuel consumption, and follow the same examination and documentation requirements as with traditional motor fuels. The bill is contingent upon the passage of two related House Bills (HB 5433 and HB 5435), indicating it is part of a broader legislative package addressing motor carrier taxation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5434