Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 876: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill establishes a supplemental appropriations package for Michigan state government agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It authorizes funding allocations to various departments and agencies to support their operations and programs during this period. The legislation includes specific conditions on how the appropriated funds may be used and outlines procedures for the expenditure of these resources. Introduced by Senator Sarah Anthony, the bill is currently under consideration by the Senate Committee of the Whole.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides supplemental appropriations funding for state government agencies and branches, directly supporting budget and fiscal management through increased funding allocations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5696: Property tax: exemptions; personal property used in agriculture operations; exclude property used to cultivate marihuana. Amends sec. 9 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9).

This bill amends Michigan's property tax law to clarify that property used to cultivate marijuana is not eligible for the agricultural property tax exemption. It directly affects farmers and agricultural operations by explicitly removing cannabis cultivation from the list of activities that qualify for tax-exempt status under the agricultural operations provision. The legislation adds a specific exclusion clause to the existing definition of agricultural operations, ensuring that while traditional farming activities remain exempt, marijuana cultivation does not receive the same tax benefits. The bill does not create new exemptions or change tax rates, but rather clarifies which agricultural uses are excluded from tax relief.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts agricultural property tax exemptions by excluding marijuana cultivation, limiting tax relief benefits for certain agricultural operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 865: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Senate Bill 865 allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill establishes an appropriation act that authorizes the department to spend designated funds on its operations and programs during this period. It directly affects state military and veterans affairs agencies by providing the financial resources necessary to carry out their duties. The legislation follows standard budget procedures by being introduced, referred to a committee, and set for further legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for FY 2026-2027, directly advancing budget appropriations for essential government services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for FY 2026-2027, directly supporting veteran services and programs through financial resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 862: Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Natural Resources for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which runs through September 30, 2027. It establishes the legal authority for the department to spend the appropriated funds on its designated programs and operations. The legislation is a standard budget measure that does not introduce new policies or change existing departmental functions. It directly impacts the state's financial management of natural resources and the department's ability to carry out its duties during the specified period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Department of Natural Resources for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly supporting budget appropriations and government spending for essential public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 870: Appropriations: department of labor and economic opportunity; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It establishes the budget amount the department can spend on its programs and operations during that period. The legislation authorizes the department to use these funds for its designated responsibilities and requires proper accounting of the expenditures. This measure directly impacts the department's ability to deliver services to Michigan residents and manage its workforce-related programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for FY 2026-2027, directly supporting budget appropriations and government spending.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides funding to Department of Labor, enabling it to deliver services and programs that benefit workers, though it does not directly change specific labor policies.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 856: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It authorizes the department to spend the appropriated funds on its authorized programs and operations during that period. The legislation establishes the legal framework for distributing and using the budget resources designated for the transportation department.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Michigan Department of Transportation for FY 2026-2027, directly supporting budget appropriations for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 819: Property tax: assessments; inapplicability of pop-up to taxable value resulting from interspousal transfers of ownership interests in legal entities; clarify. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).

This bill clarifies Michigan property tax rules by explicitly stating that the "pop-up" tax assessment does not apply when spouses transfer ownership interests in legal entities to one another. It amends the General Property Tax Act to ensure that such transfers between spouses do not trigger a full reassessment of property value, allowing the property to retain its previously established taxable value. The legislation also defines specific conditions under which transfers to trusts and distributions from trusts are exempt from immediate tax value increases, particularly for residential property transferred among close family members. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for correcting taxable value adjustments when ownership transfers are mistakenly not recorded, allowing local tax authorities to make corrections for the current year and up to three prior years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies property tax rules to prevent unnecessary 'pop-up' assessments on interspousal transfers, providing tax relief and fiscal stability for property owners.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 857: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates funding to Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It establishes the legal authority for the department to spend money on its programs and operations during that period. The legislation creates an appropriation act that allows the department to access state funds for its designated responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funding to state health and human services department, directly advancing budget appropriations for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funding to Department of Health and Human Services, directly supporting healthcare operations and programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 866: Appropriations: department of corrections; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill authorizes funding for the Michigan Department of Corrections for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It establishes the budget amount the state will spend on correctional facilities and related operations during that period. The legislation also sets the rules for how the allocated funds can be used and spent by the department.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides funding for Department of Corrections operations, directly supporting budget appropriations for essential public services.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding for corrections department operations, enabling continued functioning of criminal justice infrastructure and programs.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 5688: Sales tax: other; deduction or exclusion and audit of qualified delivery network sales; provide for. Amends sec. 2d of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.52d).

This bill modifies Michigan's sales tax rules for online marketplace facilitators, requiring them to collect and remit sales tax on all taxable sales made through their platforms regardless of whether the individual sellers have a physical presence in the state. It establishes that marketplace facilitators are responsible for auditing only their own facilitated sales unless sellers fail to provide necessary information, while also protecting facilitators from liability when sellers provide incorrect data or pay the tax directly. The legislation creates a special provision for delivery network companies, allowing them to deduct or exclude from their tax liability the sales tax they paid to marketplace sellers for qualified delivery services, such as those performed by couriers using personal vehicles or walking for distances under 75 miles.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill strengthens state tax collection by requiring marketplace facilitators to collect sales tax on all taxable sales, closing loopholes and increasing state revenue.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer protection in digital commerce by requiring marketplace facilitators to collect sales tax, ensuring fair taxation for online transactions and protecting consumers from tax evasion.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Sales Tax

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