2015 Senate Bill 418 / Public Act 260

Revise taxation of airplane fuel

Introduced in the Senate

June 18, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-37)

To increase the tax imposed on aviation fuel from 3 cents to six cents per gallon, or 4 percent of the wholesale price, whichever is greater. Senate Bills 416 and 117 would exempt aviation fuel from sales and use tax.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce

Dec. 3, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To earmark a portion of various taxes paid on aviation fuel to a state fund used to pay for airport improvement projects. See also Senate Bill 425 and 613.

Received in the House

Dec. 3, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Dec. 8, 2015

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 15, 2015

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To earmark a portion of various taxes paid on aviation fuel to a state fund used to pay for airport improvement projects. See also Senate Bill 425 and 613.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 23, 2015