Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2026

SB 810: Marihuana: taxation; comprehensive road funding tax act; repeal. Repeals 2025 PA 23 (MCL 205.901 - 205.913).

SB 810 is a procedural bill that repeals 2025 PA 23, the "Comprehensive road funding tax act" (MCL 205.901-205.913). It directly affects the tax provisions previously established under that law, which would have imposed specific taxes to fund road maintenance. The bill does not create new taxes or policies but formally removes the existing tax framework. This repeal would eliminate the legal basis for those taxes if enacted. (2 sentences, as it is a procedural repeal bill.)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax framework for road funding, eliminating dedicated revenue source for public infrastructure maintenance.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationRepeals tax act funding road maintenance, eliminating dedicated transportation infrastructure funding source.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5613: Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesFunds DNR operations for 2026-2027, supporting essential program allocation within state budget framework per appropriations process.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds Michigan DNR for environmental management, ensuring continuation of existing conservation programs and natural resource protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5604: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027 for Medicaid and behavioral health; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5604 allocates state funding for Medicaid and behavioral health services under Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It provides the specific budget amounts needed to cover these programs, directly affecting Medicaid recipients and behavioral health providers across the state. The bill is procedural, establishing the legal framework for spending these funds but not changing program rules or eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for Medicaid and behavioral health services, directly supporting essential public programs under fiscal year appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funding for Medicaid and behavioral health services, directly supporting healthcare access and coverage for recipients and providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5622: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5622 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funds to multiple Michigan departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It provides funding adjustments without creating new programs or policies, directly affecting how state agencies spend existing budget allocations. The bill's key mechanism is establishing supplemental funding levels to cover specific operational needs within the state government's existing budget structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSupplemental funding allocates additional state funds to existing departments/branches for fiscal operations, directly supporting budget implementation without tax changes or program cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5633: Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

HB 5633 is a supplemental appropriations bill that increases funding for Michigan public schools for fiscal years 2026-2027. It adds $100 million from a new school consolidation and infrastructure fund, adjusts allocations from other funds (like the state school aid fund and general fund), and specifies payment schedules for school districts. The bill amends payment timing rules in Section 17b, requiring monthly distributions from October through August with July/August payments accruing to the next school year. This directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts receiving state education funding under Michigan's School Aid Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases $100M school funding via supplemental appropriations, directly advancing public education budget allocation per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAdds $100M school funding via new consolidation fund, amends payment schedules for timely district distributions per supplemental appropriations bill.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5616: Appropriations: capital outlay; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5616 allocates funding for capital projects during Michigan's 2026-2027 fiscal year. It provides money to demolish, construct, renovate, or equip buildings and facilities on state property, public universities, community colleges, and state-owned properties. The bill establishes the specific appropriations needed for these physical improvements. It directly affects state agencies, higher education institutions, and the state building authority by authorizing their use of these funds for infrastructure. This is a standard funding bill, not a policy change, focused solely on financing eligible construction and renovation work.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds for capital projects (buildings, facilities) across state agencies and institutions, directly advancing fiscal management and public infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 5504: State agencies (existing): technology, management, and budget; state digital service office; create. Creates new act.

HB 5504 proposes creating a State Digital Service Office within Michigan's Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. The office would review software projects costing $1 million or more, advise state agencies on modern development practices (like user-centered design and agile methods), and require annual reports on progress and cost savings. It directly affects state departments and agencies developing digital services, mandating collaboration with the new office for projects over $500,000 and requiring transparency through public reporting on outcomes like time saved and error reduction. The bill aims to improve digital service efficiency and user experience across state government.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual cost savings reporting for major IT projects, promoting fiscal responsibility in state budget management.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates State Digital Service Office to review high-cost projects, mandate agile/user-centered design, and require cost-saving reports - enhancing state tech management efficiency.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Digital Government

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 3, 2026

SB 793: Economic development: plant rehabilitation; industrial facility tax; modify. Amends secs. 3, 6, 7 & 9 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.553 et seq.).

SB 793 amends Michigan's industrial facility tax law to clarify key definitions for tax exemption eligibility. It updates terms like "restoration" (major renovations to industrial properties, including structural improvements) and "speculative building" (new structures built without a specific tenant) to better align with current development practices. These changes directly affect local governments, economic development organizations, and businesses seeking tax benefits for industrial property improvements. The bill focuses on making the program's rules clearer without altering the core tax exemption structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends industrial facility tax law to clarify exemptions, enabling more businesses to qualify for tax relief under economic development programs, directly supporting tax incentive policies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5603: Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5603 is a routine appropriations bill that allocates funding for the Michigan Department of Education for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It formally authorizes the state to spend specific amounts of money to support public education programs and operations. This bill directly affects the Department of Education and the schools, districts, and students it serves through state-funded programs. As a procedural budget measure, it does not change education policy but provides the necessary financial framework for existing programs to continue operating.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates FY 2026-27 funding for Michigan Department of Education, directly advancing public education budget through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funding for Michigan Department of Education operations and programs without policy changes, directly supporting education funding as a routine budget measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 4, 2026

HR 240: A resolution to urge a temporary pause on discretionary state-level incentives for data center construction, request a comprehensive review of the fiscal, utility, environmental, and local governance impacts of data center development in Michigan, and direct House committees to review these issues.

HR 240 is a resolution urging Michigan to pause state tax breaks and subsidies for new data center construction for one year. It directs state agencies to review the fiscal costs, electricity grid impacts, water use, environmental effects, and local governance concerns related to data center development, requiring reports within 12 months. The resolution also tasks specific House committees with examining local zoning, community input, and worker hiring practices for these projects. This applies directly to data center developers seeking state incentives and state agencies managing economic development programs.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesPauses state tax incentives for data centers, restricting fiscal support for corporate development per bill's explicit 'temporary pause' on discretionary tax breaks.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyPauses state tax incentives for data centers, restricting development and requiring impact reviews instead of advancing tech infrastructure.95% confidence

Tags Economic Development

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