Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5602: Appropriations: department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5602 allocates funding for Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It establishes the specific budget amounts the department can spend on operations and programs during that period. This bill directly affects the department's ability to manage environmental protection, Great Lakes restoration, and energy initiatives through its allocated budget. As a standard appropriations act, it does not create new policies or regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific funding for department operations and programs, directly supporting budget allocation for environmental and energy initiatives without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 3, 2026

SB 785: Education: meals; free school lunch and breakfast program; modify. Amends sec. 30d of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1630d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0784'26

SB 785 amends Michigan's school aid law to allocate $200 million from the state school aid fund and $1.6 million from the general fund for the 2025-2026 school year to support free breakfast and lunch programs. It requires participating public and nonpublic schools (serving pre-K through 12th grade) to provide meals at no cost to all students, maximize federal reimbursement through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), and implement policies to determine student eligibility. The bill covers the gap between federal meal reimbursement rates and actual costs, including additional funding for the Great Start Readiness Program. Schools must also offer dietary accommodations (like gluten-free meals) and prioritize Michigan-sourced food where practical.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $200M from state school aid fund and $1.6M from general fund to expand free school meal program, increasing state appropriations for public education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $200M state funds for universal free school meals (K-12), requiring no-cost access and maximizing federal reimbursement to expand student nutrition access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Early Childhood Student Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5617: Appropriations: community colleges; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 201 & 206 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1801 & 388.1806).

HB 5617 allocates $363,570,600 for operations at all 26 Michigan community colleges for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It specifies exact funding amounts for each college (e.g., $21,337,300 for Grand Rapids Community College) and includes small supplemental amounts for North American Indian tuition waivers. The bill does not include performance-based funding, with all operational funds coming from the state school aid fund. This is a routine appropriations bill that directly affects community colleges by setting their state funding levels for the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $363M state funding for community college operations, directly advancing public education funding without performance conditions per state school aid fund.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $363M for community college operations, directly funding higher education institutions without restrictions or cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Higher Education

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 24, 2026

SB 796: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for PFAS mitigation and water safety; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 796 is a funding bill that allocates supplemental state money for fiscal year 2026 to address PFAS contamination in water. It provides direct funding to state agencies responsible for water safety and PFAS mitigation programs, primarily benefiting communities affected by PFAS ("forever chemicals") in drinking water sources. The key mechanism is creating a new appropriation within the state budget specifically for water testing, cleanup, and safety measures related to PFAS. This bill does not create new regulations but ensures dedicated funding for existing water safety efforts targeting PFAS contamination.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental state funds for PFAS water safety programs, directly increasing budget appropriation for environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates funds for PFAS mitigation and water safety, directly addressing environmental contamination from pollutants and protecting drinking water sources.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds PFAS water mitigation, directly preventing chemical exposure linked to health issues and supporting public health programs per topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Drinking Water Water Quality

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5607: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5607 allocates specific funding to Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directly affects the MDHHS by providing the budget authority needed to operate its existing programs and services during that period. The bill creates the formal appropriation act for these funds, authorizing their expenditure without introducing new policies or altering current programs. This is a standard funding measure to ensure state health and human services programs remain operational.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific funding to MDHHS for 2026-2027, ensuring continued operation of health and human services programs without altering current policies.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates specific funding to MDHHS for existing health programs, providing budget authority without policy changes, directly advancing operational funding for healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5612: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5612 allocates state funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill creates a formal appropriation act to fund the department's operations, including military and veterans programs, during that fiscal period. It does not establish new policies or programs but provides the necessary budget authority for existing services. This procedural bill directly affects the department's ability to deliver military and veterans support services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funding for existing military/veterans programs, ensuring budget authority for department operations without new taxes or policy changes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates state funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to maintain existing veteran services and programs during FY2026-2027.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5519: Individual income tax: rate; rollback of rate to 3.9%; provide for. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).

HB 5519 lowers Michigan's individual income tax rate to 3.9% for tax years beginning January 1, 2026, replacing the current 4.25% rate. This change applies to all Michigan residents who pay state income tax on their earnings. The bill amends Section 51 of the Income Tax Act to implement this rate reduction, which follows a temporary 4.25% rate period through 2025. This policy directly reduces the tax burden for individual taxpayers starting in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLowers individual income tax rate from 4.25% to 3.9%, providing tax relief and reducing taxpayer burden per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 3, 2026

SB 792: Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14, 16 & 17 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2782 et seq.).

SB 792 amends Michigan's "Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act" to clarify definitions and update eligibility for tax exemptions on rehabilitation projects. The bill specifies that "obsolete property" includes blighted, functionally obsolete, or brownfield sites (e.g., industrial buildings converted to residential use), and defines "rehabilitation" to require major improvements (exceeding 10% of property value), excluding minor repairs. It refines criteria for local governments to establish rehabilitation districts, limiting eligibility to areas with economic hardship indicators like low median income or proximity to large cities. This affects property owners and local governments in designated districts by ensuring only substantial rehabilitation projects qualify for tax relief under the updated rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends tax exemption criteria for property rehabilitation, promoting economic development through targeted fiscal incentives for blighted sites and brownfield redevelopment.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends tax exemptions for rehabilitating obsolete properties (e.g., industrial-to-residential conversions), promoting housing development through clearer eligibility and major improvement requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Community Development Property Development Property Taxes Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5626: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5626 is a supplemental budget bill that allocates additional state funding for multiple departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It provides specific funding amounts to support ongoing operations and programs across state government, with conditions on how the funds may be spent. The bill directly affects state agencies and branches that receive these supplemental funds, ensuring they have resources to meet budget needs for the upcoming fiscal year. As a procedural appropriations measure, it does not create new policies but adjusts existing funding levels. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2026, and referred to the Appropriations Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental funding to multiple state departments/agencies and branches for FY2026-2027, directly supporting government operations and fiscal management per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 806: Health facilities: other; hyperbaric oxygen inspection fund; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21224 to pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0803'26, SB 0804'26, SB 0805'26

SB 806 creates a dedicated "hyperbaric oxygen therapy inspection fund" in the state treasury, funded by licensing fees paid by freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities. The fund is managed by the state treasurer and administered by the state health department, with all money used solely for inspecting these facilities. This bill directly affects hyperbaric oxygen therapy providers and the state's inspection process for their facilities. The fund ensures consistent, dedicated funding for inspections, replacing general appropriations for this specific purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund via licensing fees for hyperbaric facility inspections, ensuring consistent fiscal management and dedicated budgeting for state oversight.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated fund for hyperbaric oxygen facility inspections, ensuring consistent oversight and safety standards in healthcare facilities, directly advancing healthcare quality and regulatory integrity.95% confidence

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