SB 857 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates funding to Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It establishes the legal authority for the department to spend money on its programs and operations during that period. The legislation creates an appropriation act that allows the department to access state funds for its designated responsibilities.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026

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Senate Introduced Bill → Substitute (S-1) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an introduction draft to a substitute version (S-1), resulting in a massive increase in funding from a symbolic $100 to over $40 billion. The document structure was reorganized to include detailed line-item appropriations, breaking down costs by department and specific programs like child support and community services. This change reflects a transition from a placeholder bill to a comprehensive budget proposal with specific financial allocations.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a generic placeholder to a detailed fiscal year 2027 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services, including specific revenue sources and program-level funding.

FISCAL

Funding amounts increased from $100 to over $40 billion, with detailed breakdowns of gross and adjusted appropriations.

New sections detailing specific funding sources, including federal revenues, state general funds, and special revenue funds.

Specific line-item appropriations were added for various programs, including child support enforcement, community services, and departmental administration.

TECHNICAL

The bill header was updated to reflect its status as a substitute bill (S-1) dated March 18, 2026.

A new summary table was added showing full-time equated positions and average population data.

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Committee

Apr 28, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Upper · Passed

REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) 4/23/2026

upper

Apr 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Introduced

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR SYLVIA SANTANA

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors