HB 5611 is a funding bill that authorizes $X million in state appropriations for the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It directly affects the department by providing the budget needed to operate its programs and services during that period. The bill’s key mechanism is establishing the specific funding levels and rules for how those state funds may be spent. As an appropriations bill, it does not change laws or policies but ensures the department has financial resources for its existing functions.
HB 5524 creates a program to provide financial assistance to Michigan businesses that suffer revenue losses due to unexpected street closures or road construction projects extending beyond their scheduled end dates. The bill establishes a "road construction business loss reimbursement program" that offers grants covering up to $15,000 annually per business, based on a three-year average of lost revenue. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate a significant revenue decline directly tied to construction, and applications must be reviewed within 120 days using criteria like revenue decline rate, construction duration, and traffic disruption severity. The program requires the state transportation department to annually report grant usage details - including approved/rejected applications and project statuses - to relevant legislative committees.
HB 5605 allocates state funding for public health programs under Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It establishes specific budget amounts to support existing public health initiatives, including disease prevention, health services, and community health programs. The bill directly affects DHHS operations and the public health programs funded through this appropriation. It does not create new policies but provides the necessary financial resources for current public health services during the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
HB 5543 increases the annual funding for grade crossing surface improvements from $3 million to $6 million per year by amending Section 10(1)(b) of Michigan's Transportation Fund Act (MCL 247.660). This change directs more state transportation funds toward safety and surface repairs at railroad crossings - locations where roads intersect train tracks - across Michigan. The bill specifically adjusts the allocation within the state trunk line fund, ensuring doubled resources for maintaining these critical infrastructure points. It does not alter other funding mechanisms but directly affects how money is distributed for grade crossing safety upgrades.
HB 5629 is a proposed budget bill that allocates funding for Michigan's K-12 schools, community colleges, and higher education for fiscal years 2027-2028. It specifies detailed appropriations from multiple state funds, including $18.37 billion for K-12 schools (from the state school aid fund and general fund) and $493 million for community colleges across 12 institutions. The bill outlines specific allocations for operational costs at each community college, with no performance-based funding included in the proposed amounts. This omnibus appropriations bill is currently in committee review (introduced February 2026) and has not yet been enacted.
HB 5606 allocates funding for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to support human services programs during fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill creates the formal appropriation act that authorizes the department to spend these funds on services like Medicaid, food assistance, and child welfare programs. This is a routine funding measure that directly affects MDHHS operations and the state's human services recipients, without changing program policies or eligibility.
HB 5632 is a supplemental appropriations bill that increases funding for Michigan public schools in fiscal year 2027-2028. It amends the School Aid Act to add specific supplemental amounts from multiple funds, including $481,400,000 from the MPSERS retirement reserve fund and $97,037,400 from the state school aid pupil support reserve fund. The bill also modifies the payment schedule for school aid, requiring monthly disbursements from October through August using a 1/11 installment structure, and allows for advance payments under limited circumstances. This directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts receiving state education funding in Michigan.
HB 5628 is a funding bill that sets appropriations for Michigan's K-12 public schools for fiscal years 2026-2027. It specifies exact dollar amounts from multiple state funds (including the state school aid fund, general fund, and specialized reserves) to support public education, with detailed allocations for each fiscal year. The bill also modifies payment schedules under Section 17b, requiring the state to distribute funds in 11 installments annually (from October to August) and outlining procedures for handling unused funds and temporary advance payments. This bill directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts receiving state education funding in Michigan.
HB 5608 allocates funding for Michigan's judiciary for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, providing the necessary budget for court operations. It directly affects the state's court system by ensuring financial resources for salaries, facilities, case processing, and other judicial functions. This appropriations bill creates the formal budget structure required for the judiciary to operate during the upcoming fiscal year. As a procedural funding measure, it does not change laws or policies but enables existing judicial services to continue.
HB 5613 is a funding bill that allocates state budget resources to Michigan's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It provides the specific monetary amounts needed for the DNR to operate, manage state parks and natural resources, and carry out its core responsibilities during that period. As an appropriations bill, it does not create new policies or regulations but ensures the DNR has the necessary funding to continue its existing programs. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2026, and referred to the Appropriations Committee for review.
