Budget & Taxes (Government Spending)

in committee · Michigan · House May 20, 2026

HB 5991: Corporate income tax: credits; film incentive credit; restore. Amends secs. 701, 703 & 843 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.701 et seq.) & adds secs. 285 & 678. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5992'26

HB 5991 amends Michigan's corporate income tax law to restore and clarify the state's film incentive credit program. The bill defines specific terms related to film production, such as qualified productions, accredited production certificates, and digital interactive media, to establish clear rules for eligibility. It requires applicants to provide detailed economic impact data, including job creation statistics and expenditure breakdowns, to receive tax credits. This legislation directly affects film and digital media companies operating in Michigan that wish to claim financial incentives for local production activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill restores and clarifies film incentive tax credits, promoting economic development and job creation, which aligns with advancing state fiscal goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Government Spending Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 861: Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill establishes the state budget for Michigan's fiscal year 2026-2027, allocating funds to various government departments including the legislature, executive branch, attorney general, and state treasury. It authorizes the expenditure of appropriated funds and outlines how fees and other income collected by state agencies should be handled. The legislation also declares the legal effect of the act, ensuring the budget operates as intended for the specified fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state budget for FY 2026-2027, allocating funds to government departments and ensuring fiscal operations proceed as intended, directly supporting budget management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 876: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill establishes a supplemental appropriations package for Michigan state government agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It authorizes funding allocations to various departments and agencies to support their operations and programs during this period. The legislation includes specific conditions on how the appropriated funds may be used and outlines procedures for the expenditure of these resources. Introduced by Senator Sarah Anthony, the bill is currently under consideration by the Senate Committee of the Whole.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides supplemental appropriations funding for state government agencies and branches, directly supporting budget and fiscal management through increased funding allocations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 880: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill provides additional funding to various state departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It establishes the specific amount of money each entity receives and sets conditions on how those funds can be spent. The legislation creates a formal appropriation act to authorize the expenditure of these resources across multiple branches of state government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides supplemental appropriations funding multiple state departments and branches for FY 2025-2026, directly advancing budget allocation and government spending.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 864: Appropriations: department of state police; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of State Police for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It authorizes the expenditure of appropriated funds to support the department's operations and personnel during this period. The legislation establishes the financial framework for the department's budget without specifying individual line items. This measure directly impacts the department's ability to carry out its law enforcement duties with state resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Michigan Department of State Police for FY 2026-2027, directly supporting public safety operations and personnel through appropriated funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5504: State agencies (existing): technology, management, and budget; state digital service office; create. Creates new act.

HB 5504 proposes creating a State Digital Service Office within Michigan's Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. The office would review software projects costing $1 million or more, advise state agencies on modern development practices (like user-centered design and agile methods), and require annual reports on progress and cost savings. It directly affects state departments and agencies developing digital services, mandating collaboration with the new office for projects over $500,000 and requiring transparency through public reporting on outcomes like time saved and error reduction. The bill aims to improve digital service efficiency and user experience across state government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual cost savings reporting for major IT projects, promoting fiscal responsibility in state budget management.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates State Digital Service Office to review high-cost projects, mandate agile/user-centered design, and require cost-saving reports - enhancing state tech management efficiency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Digital Government

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5607: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5607 allocates specific funding to Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directly affects the MDHHS by providing the budget authority needed to operate its existing programs and services during that period. The bill creates the formal appropriation act for these funds, authorizing their expenditure without introducing new policies or altering current programs. This is a standard funding measure to ensure state health and human services programs remain operational.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific funding to MDHHS for 2026-2027, ensuring continued operation of health and human services programs without altering current policies.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates specific funding to MDHHS for existing health programs, providing budget authority without policy changes, directly advancing operational funding for healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending

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failed · Michigan · House May 7, 2025

HB 4249: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for ambulance providers; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

House Bill No. 4249 proposes to adjust and supplement state funding for various state departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch. It specifically aims to provide funding for ambulance providers. The bill outlines the conditions for the expenditure of these appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides supplemental funding for ambulance providers (public health service), directly increasing state appropriations for essential services per bill's purpose.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates supplemental state funding specifically for ambulance providers, directly supporting emergency medical services within healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4943: State management: funds; expenditure of public funds for certain unconstitutional purposes; prohibit. Creates new act.

HB 4943 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from using public funds for legal actions that violate Section 12 of the state constitution (which protects equal protection and due process). It directly affects state agencies, cities, counties, and other local entities that manage public funds. The bill's key provision requires all government officials to ensure no state or local money is spent on lawsuits or proceedings conflicting with constitutional rights. This creates a clear legal barrier against government spending on cases deemed unconstitutional under Michigan's foundational law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits public funds for unconstitutional lawsuits, restricting government expenditure on specific legal actions per constitutional requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4942: State management: funds; certain activities that violate the state constitution; prohibit the expenditure of state or local funds on. Creates new act.

HB 4942 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from using public funds to support legal actions that would violate Michigan’s constitution if the federal government suspends habeas corpus (a legal challenge to unlawful detention). It specifically blocks state/local spending on lawsuits or proceedings that conflict with Article I, Section 12 of Michigan’s 1963 Constitution, which protects individual liberty. The bill applies directly to state agencies, local governments, and officials who manage public funds. It takes effect immediately upon federal suspension of habeas corpus rights, creating a clear financial restriction for government entities.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state/local fund expenditure on constitution-violating lawsuits, restricting budget allocation for specific legal actions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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