Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 559: State management: funds; revenue sharing trust fund; create. Amends 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.251 - 12.262) by adding secs. 11a & 11b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0561'25, SB 0912'26

SB 559 creates a new Revenue Sharing Trust Fund in Michigan's Department of Treasury, effective October 1, 2025. The fund will receive money from the general sales tax, donations, and investment earnings, with balances carrying over annually instead of lapsing. It mandates specific distributions: $299 million to cities, villages, and townships (based on prior eligibility regardless of new criteria), $261 million to counties (similarly based on prior eligibility), and remaining funds distributed through three formulas measuring taxable value, population type, and yield equalization. This directly affects all local governments in Michigan by changing how they receive state revenue-sharing payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Revenue Sharing Trust Fund with mandatory annual distributions ($299M to local governments, $261M to counties) and prevents fund lapsing, promoting fiscal responsibility and consistent budgeting for public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Tags Local Government

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Sep 18, 2025

SB 556: Individual income tax: other; MiAble fund; create. Amends 2015 PA 160 (MCL 206.981 - 206.997) by adding sec. 3a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 555'25

SB 556 creates the MiABLE fund in the Michigan state treasury to support the Michigan ABLE savings program for people with disabilities. The fund receives money from income tax receipts (under MCL 206.51) and other sources, with all balances rolling over annually instead of returning to the general fund. It specifically covers program administration costs and reimburses fees charged to participants for account maintenance and asset-based fees. This bill directly affects the Michigan ABLE program’s financial operations and its participants, who use the savings accounts without losing eligibility for benefits. The fund’s structure ensures dedicated, ongoing resources for the program’s management.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates MiABLE fund using income tax receipts to cover program administration costs, directing tax revenue to support disability savings program, aligning with fiscal management of dedicated funds.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates MiABLE fund to support ABLE program for people with disabilities, ensuring financial management without loss of healthcare benefits like Medicaid.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 5087: State finance: bonds; revenue derived from tobacco taxes; modify disbursement of. Amends sec. 12 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.432).

HB 5087 amends Michigan's tobacco tax revenue distribution, changing how funds from cigarette and other tobacco product taxes are allocated. The key change adds an annual inflation adjustment (based on the Consumer Price Index) to the $3 million allocated yearly to the Michigan State Capitol Historic Site Fund for maintenance and preservation projects. The bill maintains existing allocations, directing 41.62% to the state school aid fund, 31.875% to the Medicaid trust fund, 2.4375% to health and safety programs, and 0.555% to county indigent health care. These changes directly affect public schools, Medicaid services, state health programs, and Capitol building maintenance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds inflation adjustment to preserve $3M capitol fund allocation, maintaining existing tobacco tax revenue distribution without defunding essential preservation projects.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill maintains 31.875% tobacco tax allocation to Medicaid trust fund, preserving healthcare funding without reduction.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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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 both · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 4185: Sales tax: distribution; distribution of revenue; modify. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4183'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4180'25, HB 4186'25, HB 4187'25, HB 4184'25

HB 4185 changes how Michigan's general sales tax revenue is distributed. It directs 15% of the 4% sales tax to cities, villages, and townships through the Glenn Steil Revenue Sharing Act. Sixty percent goes to the state school aid fund (including all 2% tax from aviation fuel sales), while 27.9% of 25% from vehicle/fuel sales funds the transportation system. Additionally, it requires $9-12 million annually from computer software sales to the Michigan health initiative fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 60% of sales tax to school aid, 27.9% to transportation, and $9-12M to health initiative, strengthening public service funding without tax increases.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirects 60% of sales tax revenue to state school aid fund, explicitly increasing K-12 funding allocation without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirectly allocates 27.9% of vehicle/fuel sales tax revenue to fund Michigan's transportation system, meeting funding criteria for support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax State Budget School Funding Airports Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 4087: State finance: other; strategic bitcoin reserve; establish. Amends sec. 351 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1351) by adding sec. 351a.

HB 4087 establishes a "strategic bitcoin reserve" by adding Section 351a to Michigan's budget act, allowing the state treasurer to invest up to 10% of funds from the general fund or the countercyclical budget fund into cryptocurrency. The bill requires that any cryptocurrency held must be secured through specific custody methods (like secure custody solutions or qualified custodians) and prohibits loans that increase financial risk. It also mandates that crypto payments received by the state be converted to cash and deposited into the general fund, with designated funds reimbursed from that fund. This bill directly affects how the state treasurer manages state funds and handles cryptocurrency transactions, with no impact on individual citizens or businesses.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates structured crypto investment option within state budget framework, requiring secure custody and risk mitigation to promote fiscal responsibility in fund management.92% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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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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signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 2, 2025

SB 596: State finance: budgets; legislatively directed spending items; create a request and monitoring process for. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 364. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4420'25

SB 596 creates a formal process for state agencies to request and monitor legislatively directed spending items within the state budget. It requires agencies to submit such requests through a defined procedure and track how funds are used, affecting state departments and legislators who direct funding. The bill amends Michigan's state finance law (MCL 18.1101-18.1594) to establish this requirement. The bill was approved by the governor and became law on November 18, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates formal tracking for legislatively directed spending to improve budget oversight and fiscal accountability within state finance law.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget