Michigan's Latest Plan for Road Funding Would Come From a Substantial Tax on Marijuana

Michigan's latest plan for road funding would come from a substantial tax on marijuana

Michigan buys more marijuana than almost any other state - would could lead to hundreds of millions of dollars in new revenue.

Pot for potholes: Michigan House OKs marijuana tax to raise $420M for roads

Michigan House approves new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana projected to raise $420M a year for road construction and repairsProposal is part of larger framework for road funding and state budget deal as lawmakers race to avoid a government shutdownIndustry group predicts pot shops will close if bill becomes lawLANSING — A plan to raise money for road repairs by increasing marijuana taxes quickly advanced through the Michigan House late Thursday …

Michigan Lawmakers Pass Marijuana Tax Increase That's Projected To Bring In $420 Million In New Revenue Every Year - Marijuana Moment

“Everyone knows that a large increase in cannabis taxes drives customers straight back to the illicit market. That means businesses are going to fail, jobs will be lost and less tax revenue will be collected.” By Jordyn Hermani, Bridge Michigan This story was originally published by Bridge Michigan, a nonprofit and nonpartisan news organization. To get regular coverage from Bridge Michigan, sign up for a free Bridge Michigan newsletter here. A p…

Pot for potholes: Michigan House OKs marijuana tax to raise $420M for roads - Bridge Michigan

The Michigan House approved a new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana projected to raise $420M a year for road construction and repairs.

Michigan House Passes 24% Wholesale Cannabis Excise Tax - Varnum LLP

On September 25, 2025, the Michigan House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive Road Funding Tax Act (HB 4951), imposing a new 24% excise tax at wholesale on adult-use cannabis transfers to retailers, including vertically integrated transfers valued at the “average wholesale price.” The tax would begin January 1, 2026, with revenues largely dedicated to local road funds. The bill is “tie-barred” to other measures and must also pass the Sen…

Michigan Lawmakers Announce Road Funding Deal | Transportation Investment Advocacy Center

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-42) on Sept. 25 announced a budget deal that will include up to $1.8 billion for roads over the next five years. The plan, originally due in July, must be approved by Oct. 1 to avoid a state government shutdown. Shortly before the announcement was made, a bill that would allocate revenue from a new, 24 percent tax on the wholesale price of marijuana to local... Source