SB 184 is a supplemental appropriations bill allocating $445.86 million for Michigan state departments, agencies, and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025. It directly affects state agencies and local governments by funding specific programs, including $1 million for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's food safety program and $41.77 million for capital projects. Key provisions include funding land acquisitions for parks and conservation areas across multiple counties (e.g., Lamberts Trail Park in Kent County, Munising Bay Overlook in Alger County). The bill specifies that these funds come primarily from state restricted revenues and special funds, not the general state budget.
SB 171 is an appropriations bill that allocates $159.1 million in state and federal funds for Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for fiscal year 2025-2026. It funds department operations including food safety ($41.3 million), animal health ($11.4 million), information technology ($2.4 million), and protecting Michigan's food supply ($4 million). The funding comes primarily from the state general fund, federal grants, and special revenue streams like agriculture licensing fees and dairy safety funds. This bill does not create new policy but provides the necessary budget for the department to carry out its existing responsibilities.
SB 168 allocates state funding for Michigan's 29 community colleges for fiscal year 2025-2026 under the State School Aid Act. It provides a total of $506,504,600, broken down into specific amounts for each college's operations, performance-based funding, and costs related to the North American Indian tuition waiver program. The bill directly affects all Michigan community colleges by determining their state budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year. This is a funding bill with no new policy provisions beyond budgetary adjustments.
SB 180 is a funding bill that allocates $39.29 billion to Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific funding for key programs including $276 million for department administration and management, $195 million for child support enforcement operations, and $197 million for community services like homeless programs, diaper assistance, and housing support. The bill directly affects DHHS operations and the state's recipients of these services, such as families using child support enforcement, homeless individuals accessing shelter programs, and low-income households receiving food or housing aid. It establishes the financial framework for these programs but does not change their underlying policies or eligibility rules.
HB 4811 provides supplemental funding to Michigan state departments and agencies for the 2025 fiscal year, specifically allocating resources for grants supporting finance, human resources, and information technology operations. This bill directly affects state agencies that manage these operational functions by authorizing additional financial support for their day-to-day administrative needs. The key mechanism is creating a supplemental appropriation act that adjusts existing budgets to cover these specific operational grants, ensuring agencies have necessary funding for critical infrastructure and personnel support during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.
HB 4869 mandates that Michigan's legislature appropriate at least $2.6 billion annually starting in the 2025-2026 fiscal year to fund special education services for public school students. This funding directly supports school districts providing services under specific sections of Michigan's State School Aid Act (MCL 388.1651a, 388.1651c, 388.1651d, 388.1651e, 388.1653a, 388.1654, and 388.1656). The bill requires the state to set aside this specific amount each year for special education programs, rather than relying on existing funding formulas. It applies to all public school districts serving students with disabilities under the referenced statutes. The bill was introduced on September 11, 2025, and referred to the Appropriations Committee.
HB 4579 allocates state funding to Michigan community colleges for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It amends sections of existing law (MCL 388.1801 and 388.1806) to establish specific budget amounts for college operations. This directly affects all public community colleges in Michigan, which will use these funds for essential expenses like staff salaries, classroom resources, and facility maintenance during the 2025-2026 budget cycle.
HB 4420 creates a standardized form requiring Michigan legislators to disclose any spending items they direct to specific projects or organizations. This requirement applies directly to all state legislators and state agencies when allocating funds based on legislative direction. The key mechanism mandates that this disclosure form be completed for every instance of directed spending, ensuring consistent public transparency. The bill aims to clarify and document how lawmakers influence state fund allocation without altering the underlying spending authority.
SB 185 is a supplemental budget bill that allocates additional state funding for Michigan departments, agencies, and branches of government (including the judiciary and legislature) for the 2025 fiscal year. It establishes specific conditions for how these funds can be spent and outlines rules for their expenditure. This bill directly affects state government operations by providing supplemental financial resources for ongoing services and programs. As a procedural budget measure, it does not create new policies or impact citizens directly.
SB 186 allocates $17.77 billion for K-12 public schools and $462 million for Michigan community colleges in fiscal year 2025-2026. It specifies funding sources including the state school aid fund, general fund, and dedicated trust funds, with community colleges receiving detailed per-institution allocations for operations and performance funding. The bill establishes a schedule of 11 equal installments for distributing school aid payments to districts, with funds to be paid monthly from October through August. This legislation directly affects all Michigan public school districts and community colleges by authorizing their state funding for the upcoming fiscal year.
