MI HB5511

Creates a refugee settlement fund within the state treasury beginning October 1, 2022, funded by income tax revenue collected from taxpayers designated as refugees on their annual returns.

Requires the Department of Treasury to establish procedures for local units of government to apply for reimbursement of settlement costs associated with refugees residing in their districts.

Distributes funds from the refugee settlement fund to approved local units of government pro rata if insufficient revenue exists to fully reimburse all applicants, with up to 5% of deposited funds available for administrative costs.

Requires state income tax returns for tax year 2021 and thereafter to include a space for taxpayers to designate refugee status and indicate their local unit of government of residence.

Modifies the statutory cross-reference in section 471 regarding state park motor vehicle permits from MCL 324.74125 to MCL 324.74126.