Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · Michigan · House Nov 4, 2025

HB 5193: Appropriations: omnibus; funding for food assistance program benefits; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5193 is a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill that allocates state funds to various Michigan departments, agencies, and the judicial and legislative branches. It specifically includes funding for the state's food assistance program benefits, ensuring continued support for eligible residents. The bill creates a comprehensive funding plan covering multiple state operations for the 2025-2026 budget cycle. This procedural bill does not change program rules but provides the necessary financial resources for existing state services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to food assistance program, ensuring continued support for essential public service per appropriations bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 2, 2025

HB 5295: Appropriations: grants and transfers; state administrative board limitations; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1921 PA 2 (MCL 17.3). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5294'25

HB 5295 modifies Michigan's State Administrative Board's authority over state funds. It restricts the board from transferring appropriations to the general fund or using funds for purposes not designated by the legislature. The bill allows internal fund transfers within a department but requires the budget director to notify legislative appropriations committees first, with a 6-session-day or 30-calendar-day deadline for committee approval. It also prohibits transfers involving specific funds like the Strategic Outreach Reserve or Critical Industry Program funds. The changes aim to clarify administrative oversight while maintaining legislative control over budget allocations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestricts unauthorized fund transfers, requiring legislative approval to promote fiscal accountability and prevent misuse of appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 4563: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4563 provides state funding for Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services to operate health and human services programs during fiscal year 2025-2026. It allocates specific budget amounts and outlines how these funds can be spent across existing health initiatives. This bill directly affects the department's ability to deliver state-funded services like Medicaid and public health programs. It does not create new programs or change eligibility rules - it only authorizes the spending of allocated funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for HHS programs, directly supporting budgetary funding for public health services without tax changes or program cuts.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funding for existing health programs (Medicaid, public health) without restrictions, directly advancing service delivery per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Public Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 5071: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the violence against women grant; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5071 provides supplemental state funding for programs addressing violence against women, specifically allocating money to support existing grant programs under Michigan's Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) initiatives. This bill directly affects state agencies and local organizations administering these grants, such as domestic violence shelters and legal aid services. The key mechanism is creating a new appropriation within the state budget for fiscal year 2026 to cover costs not previously funded. It does not change eligibility or program rules but ensures continued funding for these services through a dedicated budget line. The bill is currently under review by the Appropriations Committee after its introduction on September 26, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates supplemental appropriation for VAWA programs, directly increasing state funding for public services under budget management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds VAWA programs supporting domestic violence victims and legal aid, aligning with criminal justice reform by enhancing victim services and protections.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds VAWA programs including mental health and medical services for victims, supporting healthcare access through domestic violence shelters and legal aid.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Domestic Violence

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 5072: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the testing of sexual assault kits; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5072 allocates supplemental state funds specifically for testing sexual assault kits in Michigan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It directly affects state law enforcement agencies and crime laboratories responsible for processing these kits by providing dedicated budget resources. The bill creates a new appropriation within the state budget to cover testing costs, ensuring these kits can be processed without relying on existing funding streams. This is a funding measure, not a policy change to how kits are collected or handled.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental funds for sexual assault kit testing, creating new budget appropriation without diverting existing resources.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds sexual assault kit testing, directly supporting law enforcement evidence processing and victim justice within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Violent Crime

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 5070: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for prenatal and infant support program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5070 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funds for Michigan's prenatal and infant support program. It directly affects the program by providing dedicated funding for services supporting pregnant individuals and infants. The bill creates a formal funding mechanism (an appropriation act) to ensure these funds are available for the 2026 fiscal year. As a procedural budget measure, it does not change program eligibility or service rules but secures financial resources for existing support services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental state funds for prenatal/infant support program, directly increasing budget allocation for essential public service.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Michigan · House Nov 4, 2025

HB 5194: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for food pantries; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5194 is a supplemental appropriations bill for Michigan's fiscal year 2026, providing additional state funding to various departments and agencies. It specifically allocates funds for food pantries, ensuring state resources support organizations distributing food assistance. The bill creates a new budget allocation to supplement existing funds, with conditions on how the money can be spent. This directly affects state agencies managing food assistance programs and community food pantries serving residents in need.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental state funds for food pantries, increasing public service funding without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 18, 2025

SB 183: Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 17b, 201, 206, 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.).

SB 183 is a proposed bill that allocates supplemental funding for Michigan public schools and community colleges for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It appropriates a total of $17.77 billion for public schools from multiple state funds (including the general fund and specialized trust funds) and $462.22 million for community colleges, broken down by institution. The bill amends existing sections of the School Aid Act to formalize these funding allocations, specifying amounts for operations, performance funding, and specific programs like tuition waivers for Native American students. This supplemental funding directly affects all public school districts and community colleges receiving state education funding in Michigan. The bill is currently under consideration in the Appropriations Committee after being introduced on March 18, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $17.77B for public schools and $462M for community colleges, increasing state funding for essential education services through supplemental appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $17.77B for public schools and $462M for community colleges, directly increasing education funding per School Aid Act amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 179: Appropriations: department of labor and economic opportunity; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 179 is a funding bill that allocates $2.1 billion from state and federal sources to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly supports state programs assisting workers and job seekers, including workforce development initiatives like "Going Pro" ($54.7 million) and rehabilitation services for blind individuals ($32.1 million). The bill specifies funding sources, including $1.2 billion in federal funds, and details budget allocations for department operations, training centers, and disability support programs. As an appropriations measure, it enables the department to operate existing programs but does not create new policies or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.1B for labor/employment programs including workforce development and rehabilitation services, directly funding essential state services per appropriations act.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $2.1B for workforce programs including 'Going Pro' ($54.7M) and rehabilitation services, directly funding labor/employment initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Workforce Development

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 163: Appropriations: capital outlay; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 163 is a funding bill that allocates $2.4 billion from Michigan's state general fund for capital outlay projects during fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly provides state funding for construction, renovation, or equipment projects at state-owned properties, public universities (like Michigan State and the University of Michigan), and community colleges (including Lansing Community College and Washtenaw Community College). The bill specifies state shares for 12 projects, such as $22.1 million for Ferris State's Allied Health Building and $9.6 million for Washtenaw Community College's Center for Success. This is a procedural appropriations bill that authorizes spending but does not create new policy or alter existing laws.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2.4B from state general fund for capital projects including universities, directly funding state budget priorities per appropriations framework.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2.4B for capital projects at public universities and community colleges, directly funding educational infrastructure and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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