Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

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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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2025

SB 487: Appropriations: grants and transfers; state administrative board limitations; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1921 PA 2 (MCL 17.3). TIE BAR WITH: SB 486'25, SB 488'25

SB 487 restricts the State Administrative Board's authority over state budget funds by prohibiting transfers to the general fund or for purposes not specified by the legislature. It allows the board to move funds within a single department's budget only after notifying legislative appropriations committees and waiting for a set period without committee approval. The bill also explicitly blocks the board from transferring funds from designated programs, such as the strategic outreach reserve fund and critical industry programs. These changes aim to strengthen legislative oversight of state spending while maintaining the board's general supervisory role.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts State Administrative Board's authority over fund transfers, limiting budget flexibility and requiring legislative approval for intra-department moves.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 4162: Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

HB 4162 allocates $17.77 billion in state and federal funds for Michigan's K-12 public schools for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, primarily from the state school aid fund and other designated trust funds. It sets a new target per-student funding level of $10,025 and establishes a formula to calculate each school district's foundation allowance based on the previous year's funding, inflation (using the Consumer Price Index), and the target amount. School districts with funding below the target receive adjusted increases, while those above the target see smaller raises tied to inflation. The bill directly affects all public school districts by determining their state funding allocation through this updated formula.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $17.77B for K-12 school funding, increasing state support per student to $10,025, directly advancing public education budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $17.77B for K-12 funding, sets new $10,025 per-student target to increase school district resources95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2025

HB 4580: Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amend secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

HB 4580 allocates funding for Michigan's public universities during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It amends specific sections of Michigan law (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1841) to establish the budget for higher education institutions. The bill directly affects public universities by providing their state funding for the upcoming fiscal year. It passed the House with strong support (56-41) and is now moving to the appropriations committee for further review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funding for public universities, directly increasing higher education appropriations in the 2025-2026 budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funding for Michigan public universities in FY2025-2026, directly advancing higher education funding through legislative budget amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 12, 2025

HB 4578: Appropriations: department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4578 provides the budget for the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for fiscal year 2025-2026. It allocates specific funding amounts to support the department's programs and operations during the upcoming year. The bill directly affects the department by determining its available resources for delivering services related to education and workforce development. This is a routine budget measure that establishes funding levels without introducing new policies or altering existing programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates FY2025-2026 funding to Department of Lifelong Education for programs and operations, directly supporting budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates FY2025-2026 funding to Department of Lifelong Education, directly supporting its education and workforce development programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed both · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4576: Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4576 is the fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations bill for the Michigan Department of Education. It authorizes specific funding levels for the department's operations and programs during the upcoming state fiscal year. The bill passed the House on June 11, 2025, with 56 ayes, 53 noes, and 1 excused. As a procedural appropriations act, it establishes the legal funding framework but does not detail specific programs or spending items beyond the authorized amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly funds Michigan Department of Education operations via FY2025-26 appropriations, advancing public education budgeting as an essential state service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriations bill authorizes specific funding levels for Michigan Department of Education, establishing legal funding framework for educational programs and operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 24, 2025

HB 4999: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for certain nonprofit organizations; provide for. Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec. 90nn to ch. 8H. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4998'25

HB 4999 creates the Michigan Nonprofit Development Fund (ND Fund) within the state treasury to support nonprofit organizations. The fund receives state appropriations and other assets, which the treasurer invests, with earnings credited back to the fund. Money in the fund can be used for grants to statewide nonprofit organizations, interest-free micro bridge loans, or administrative costs (up to 10% of annual funding), with excess funds over $5 million annually transferred to the general fund. This bill directly affects qualifying nonprofits receiving grants or loans, providing a dedicated funding mechanism for their services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded nonprofit support program via supplemental appropriations, increasing budget allocation for community services and nonprofit development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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signed · Michigan · Senate Oct 8, 2025

SB 166: Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill).

SB 166 allocates funding for K-12 public schools in the state for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It directly affects all public K-12 school districts by providing their state education budget. The bill establishes the specific financial amounts schools will receive during this fiscal period. It became law on October 7, 2025, with immediate effect (PA 0015'25).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funding for K-12 schools, directly advancing education budget allocation without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding for K-12 school aid in 2025-2026, directly increasing financial support for public schools per its summary and appropriations focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget K-12 Education School Funding

passed · Michigan · Senate Oct 30, 2025

SB 182: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 182 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funding for multiple departments and branches during fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly affects state agencies by providing them with specific budget allocations to cover operational costs and programs beyond initial appropriations. The bill's key mechanism is the formal authorization of these supplemental funds through a dedicated appropriation act, ensuring state agencies have the necessary resources to function throughout the fiscal year. This bill does not create new policies or impact specific public groups, but rather provides the financial framework for existing state operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental state funding to multiple departments for FY2025-2026, directly supporting budget execution and resource allocation for public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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