MI HB5379

Grants the Department of Treasury sole authority to enter into qualified fuel tax reciprocity agreements with bordering states that are members of the International Fuel Tax Agreement, effective March 10, 2022.

Allows motor carriers from other jurisdictions to operate qualified commercial motor vehicles in Michigan to transport raw forest products to a sawmill or factory within 50 air miles of the state border without requiring International Fuel Tax Agreement licenses, decals, permits, or credentials.

Exempts qualifying motor carriers from paying, reporting, or filing returns for fuel taxes under the International Fuel Tax Agreement, Motor Carrier Fuel Tax Act, or streamlined sales and use tax laws when transporting raw forest products under the reciprocal agreement.

Defines "qualified commercial motor vehicle" as vehicles with 3 or more axles, or 2 axles exceeding 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, or vehicle combinations exceeding 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.

Takes effect April 2, 2025, contingent upon enactment of House Bill No. 5747.