Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 4574: Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4574 is a funding bill that allocates state budget money to Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2026). It directly affects the department by providing the financial resources needed to operate its programs and services during that period. The bill establishes specific funding amounts for the department's budget, authorizing expenditures for its ongoing functions. As an appropriations act, it focuses solely on funding allocation without changing policies or regulations. This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget funds to Michigan's Department of Agriculture for FY2025-2026, directly supporting fiscal management and program funding per appropriations act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 164: Appropriations: department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 164 is a procedural appropriations bill that allocates funding for Michigan's fictional "Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential" for fiscal year 2025-2026. It provides a total of $756.2 million, including $670.8 million for early childhood education programs (like child care licensing and Head Start), $11.8 million for higher education initiatives (including student financial aid), and $60 million for one-time programs like college support services. The funding comes primarily from the state general fund, with additional support from federal and private sources. This bill does not create new policies or affect specific individuals - it simply authorizes how existing state funds will be spent on these education-related services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $756.2M for early childhood education and higher education programs, directly increasing public service funding per appropriations bill.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $756.2M including $670.8M for early childhood education and $11.8M for higher education student aid, directly funding educational programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Early Childhood Student Financial Aid

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 167: Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

SB 167 allocates approximately $2.41 billion in state funds to Michigan's public universities for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for each institution, including base operations, operational increases, and costs related to the North American Indian tuition waiver program. It details funding sources, with the majority coming from the state general fund. This appropriation directly affects all public universities in Michigan by setting their state funding levels for the upcoming year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.41B state funds to public universities for 2025-2026, directly increasing higher education appropriations from state general fund.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2.41B in state funds to Michigan public universities for 2025-26, specifying institutional funding levels and operational increases, directly advancing higher education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 4348: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for purses and supplements; modify. Creates appropriation act.

House Bill 4348 is an appropriations act for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. This bill proposes to allocate, supplement, adjust, and consolidate state funds for various state departments and agencies, as well as the judicial and legislative branches. It includes provisions that establish specific conditions on how these appropriations can be spent and expended. This legislation directly impacts the financial operations and funding levels of numerous state government entities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates supplemental appropriations for state departments, allocating funds to maintain operations and programs without tax changes or defunding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2025

SB 491: Appropriations: supplemental; economic development incentive evaluations for SOAR projects; require. Amends secs. 3, 5 & 7 of 2018 PA 540 (MCL 18.1753 et seq.) & adds sec. 7a.

SB 491 requires the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget to periodically evaluate economic development incentives, with specific timelines based on program type. It mandates evaluations for SOAR projects (funded by the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve) "as often as necessary," and for other incentives at least every 4-6 years depending on funding size. The department must contract independent evaluators, complete reviews within 270 days, and publish results on its website. This directly affects the Michigan Strategic Fund, state agencies administering incentives, and businesses receiving tax breaks, grants, or other economic development support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires periodic evaluations of economic development incentives to ensure fiscal responsibility and program effectiveness, promoting accountable budget management per appropriations oversight.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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failed · Michigan · House Aug 21, 2025

HJR M: Legislature: other; enactment of appropriation bills by a certain date; require. Amends sec. 31 of art. IV, sec. 18 of art. V & sec. 17 of art. IX of the state constitution.

This constitutional amendment (HJR M) would require Michigan's general budget bills to be enacted by a specific date each year (currently set as August 1st under existing law). If not enacted by that date, it would suspend the pay of all state legislators and the governor until the budget is passed. The bill amends Articles IV, V, and IX of the Michigan Constitution to establish this deadline and consequence. It is not yet law, as it failed to pass during its August 21, 2025, vote (70 yeas, 30 nays).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires annual budget enactment by August 1st with pay suspension for delays, promoting fiscal responsibility and timely budget management per constitutional amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 172: Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 172 is a funding bill that allocates over $636 million to Michigan's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides budget authority for DNR operations, including state parks, wildlife programs, and Great Lakes restoration, funded through state general funds, federal grants, and special revenue accounts like park fees and hunting licenses. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for key areas such as department administration, invasive species control, and public outreach programs. This is a routine budget appropriation, not a policy change, directly affecting DNR's ability to manage natural resources and public facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $636M for DNR operations including state parks, wildlife, and Great Lakes programs via state general funds and user fees, directly advancing public service funding under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates $636M to DNR for state parks, wildlife programs, and Great Lakes restoration - direct funding for environmental protection and conservation initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Parks & Recreation Wildlife

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2025

HB 4810: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for grants for finance, human resources, or information technology operations; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4810 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funding for grants supporting finance, human resources, and information technology operations across Michigan state departments and agencies. It creates a new funding mechanism specifically for these operational grants during the 2025 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2025). The bill directly affects state agencies requiring resources for core administrative functions, such as payroll systems, data management, and financial reporting. It does not create new programs but supplements existing budgets to cover these specific operational costs. The bill was introduced on August 26, 2025, and referred to the Appropriations Committee for further review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental state funds for essential administrative operations (finance, HR, IT), directly supporting budgetary needs for agency functions per appropriations language.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates state funds for information technology operations, directly funding IT infrastructure across state agencies. Explicitly addresses IT operations in appropriations context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2025

HB 4800: State management: funds; work project appropriations; require legislative approval for, and prohibit the expenditure of the funds under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1451a).

HB 4800 amends Michigan's budget law to regulate how state funds for specific projects ("work projects") are managed. It requires that new work projects must have a clear purpose, detailed plan, estimated cost, and completion date, and must be approved by budget committees within 30 days. The bill sets a 24-month limit for project funds to remain available (after which unused funds return to the state), mandates quarterly reports from the budget director to lawmakers on project balances and lapses, and allows committees to halt spending if funds are misused or not used timely. This directly affects state agencies receiving project funds and budget committees overseeing fiscal accountability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires legislative approval, time limits, and reporting for project funds, enhancing fiscal accountability per budget management indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Audits & Accountability State Budget

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passed both · Michigan · House May 13, 2025

HB 4328: Appropriations: supplemental; emergency response funding; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4328 provides $100 million in supplemental state funding for emergency response and disaster relief during Michigan's 2025 fiscal year, primarily for counties affected by storm damage. It allocates $75 million for storm disaster relief grants and $25 million for a contingency supplement, to be distributed by the Department of State Police on a first-come, first-served basis (50% immediately, 50% after six months). Counties can use these funds for emergency actions like debris cleanup, shelter, energy assistance, and repairing public infrastructure damaged by storms. This ensures timely support for communities recovering from storm-related financial hardship.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100M supplemental funding for emergency response/disaster relief, directly increasing government spending on essential public services (storm recovery) within state budget framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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