Amends the Motor Carrier Fuel Tax Act to impose a specific tax on the electric fuel used in Michigan by interstate motor carriers operating both inside and outside of Michigan.

In a package with HB 5433 and 5435. The package imposes a tax on electricity used to power large commercial electric vehicles (e.g., semis) on Michigan roads. The tax would be based on the motor fuel tax rate (for gas or diesel fuel), using miles traveled in Michigan and the average miles per gallon equivalent of the applicable electric vehicles. It would require commercial motor carriers using electric vehicles that operate only in Michigan to be licensed by the Department of Treasury. Amends the Motor Carrier Fuel Tax act by requiring motor carriers operating heavy commercial vehicles on Michigan public roads to pay a road-use (fuel) tax.

This bill expands the tax framework beyond traditional diesel to include alternative fuels, and electricity used to power commercial trucks. Uses miles driven in Michigan to calculate taxes owed.

Pending Committee action. In package with HB 5433 and 5435.

12/23/2025 Introduced. Read first time.
12/23/2025 Referred to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
03/10/2026 Reported with recommendation for referral to House Committee on Rules with Substitute. Recommendation concurred In by House.