HB 4705 amends Michigan's State School Aid Act to allocate $17.77 billion in state funding for K-12 public schools during the 2025-2026 school year. It specifies that funds will come from the state school aid fund and designated trust funds (including those for transportation, meals, and school readiness programs). The bill establishes a payment schedule of 11 installments per year, starting October 20 and ending August 20, to distribute funds to school districts. Additionally, it allows temporary advances to districts in urgent need, with advances limited to no more than 30 days before the regular payment date.
SB 489 provides supplemental funding for Michigan's Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund, managed by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (DOLEO), for fiscal year 2024-2025. The bill creates a new appropriation act to allocate this funding while repealing outdated sections (109, 351, 352, and 353) of a prior law (2024 PA 121). This funding supports state efforts to attract businesses and economic development initiatives. The bill directly affects DOLEO's budget operations and modifies existing financial authorization provisions. It is a procedural funding measure with no new policy mandates.
HB 4772 would require unspent funds in Michigan's Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund to be returned to the state's general fund at year-end, rather than remaining in the reserve as currently allowed. This affects the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, which manages the fund, and applies to money restricted for two specific programs: the Critical Industry Program and the Michigan Strategic Site Readiness Program. The bill amends existing law to change the fund's handling of unspent balances, ensuring they flow back to the general fund instead of being retained. This is a procedural change to fund management, not a new policy or program.
HB 4838 provides supplemental funding to Michigan state departments, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2024-2025 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2025). It allocates additional resources to cover budget needs beyond initial appropriations, ensuring continued operations for state services. This bill directly affects state agencies and branches by authorizing specific spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
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.
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.
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.
HB 4771 requires that funds designated for Michigan's Critical Industry Program (CIP) or Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) must be returned to the state's general fund if not used for qualifying economic development projects. The bill amends the Michigan Strategic Fund Act to mandate this return, ensuring unspent funds are available for broader state budget priorities rather than remaining in program-specific accounts. This affects the Michigan Strategic Fund, which administers these programs, and applies when projects are canceled, delayed, or not commenced as planned. The change does not alter the program's eligibility criteria but adds a requirement for returning unused funds within 90 days of notification.
This bill amends Michigan's trust fund law to redirect specific tobacco settlement funds into two state accounts. It requires $75 million annually (2008-2026) from tobacco settlement revenue (excluding funds designated as "TSR") to be deposited into the 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund, and $17.5 million annually (2015-2035) into a countercyclical budget stabilization fund. The bill clarifies that interest earned on these funds must go to the general fund, while unused principal remains in the designated trust funds at year-end. This directly affects state budgeting by changing how tobacco settlement revenue is allocated across state funds.
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.
