Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

signed · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SB 878: Appropriations: omnibus; supplemental appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill establishes the state budget for Michigan for the fiscal year 2026-2027, allocating funds to various state departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch. It consolidates and adjusts appropriations from previous bills to ensure all state operations have the necessary financial resources for the upcoming year. The legislation includes conditions on how certain funds must be spent and outlines the procedures for distributing and utilizing the allocated budget. This omnibus measure directly impacts state government operations by providing the financial framework needed to run public services and government functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state budget for FY 2026-2027, allocating funds to state departments and branches, directly supporting fiscal management and government operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 864: Appropriations: department of state police; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of State Police for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It authorizes the expenditure of appropriated funds to support the department's operations and personnel during this period. The legislation establishes the financial framework for the department's budget without specifying individual line items. This measure directly impacts the department's ability to carry out its law enforcement duties with state resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Michigan Department of State Police for FY 2026-2027, directly supporting public safety operations and personnel through appropriated funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 869: Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 869 is a budget bill that allocates funds to Michigan's Department of Education for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The legislation establishes the legal authority for the state to spend money on education programs and operations during that period. It does not change existing education policies or programs but simply provides the financial resources needed to continue them. The bill affects state education administrators and school districts that receive funding from the department.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Department of Education for FY 2026-2027, directly supporting education programs and operations through appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides necessary funding for Department of Education operations and programs, enabling continued educational services and resources for schools.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 877: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0878'26

This bill establishes a supplemental appropriations act for Michigan state departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for fiscal year 2025-2026. It authorizes funding for various state operations and includes conditions on how the appropriated funds may be spent. The legislation creates the legal framework for distributing and utilizing state money during the specified fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides supplemental appropriations funding for state departments and branches for FY 2025-2026, directly advancing budget and fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 868: Appropriations: department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 868 allocates state funding to the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The bill establishes the budget amount available for the department to use during that period and authorizes the spending of those funds. This legislation directly impacts the department's operations and programs by providing the financial resources necessary to carry out its duties. The bill follows standard appropriations procedures by being introduced, having rules suspended, and being referred to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for FY 2026-2027, directly supporting budget appropriations for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates state funding to Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly supporting education operations and programs through financial resources.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 855: Appropriations: department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funds to Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It authorizes the department to spend money on its existing programs and operations within the specified budget limits. The legislation applies to state agencies and programs under this department's jurisdiction. By creating an appropriation act, it provides the legal framework for the department to manage and distribute financial resources during the fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for FY 2026-2027, directly funding essential public services and programs.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides funding to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, enabling continued operations and programs related to energy infrastructure and management.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides funding to Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, enabling continued environmental protection programs and operations.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 881: 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).

This bill appropriates supplemental funding for Michigan public schools for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years, allocating money from multiple state funds including the state school aid fund, general fund, and various reserve funds. The legislation specifies exact dollar amounts for each fiscal year and outlines how funds from different sources must be spent, with general fund money required to be used before state school aid fund money. It also establishes an 11-installment payment schedule for distributing funds to school districts and intermediate districts, with provisions for advance payments in cases of temporary, nonrecurring needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides supplemental funding for Michigan public schools, increasing state budget allocations for education services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides supplemental funding for Michigan public schools, directly increasing financial resources for education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 5630: Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill).

HB 5630 allocates funding for Michigan's public K-12 schools and community colleges for fiscal years 2026-2027. It provides $18.37 billion for K-12 schools from the state school aid fund, general fund, and other education trust funds, plus $493 million for community colleges across 12 institutions. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for each community college's operations and includes provisions for unused funds to transfer to a stabilization fund. This omnibus appropriations bill directly affects all public school districts and community colleges statewide by setting their state funding levels for the next two fiscal years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $18.37B for K-12 schools and $493M for community colleges, directly funding public education through state appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $18.37B for K-12 schools and $493M for community colleges, directly funding education infrastructure per bill's appropriations focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education K-12 Education School Funding

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5618: Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

HB 5618 allocates $2.34 billion in state and federal funds for Michigan's public universities and higher education programs during fiscal year 2026-2027. It directs $1.48 billion from the state general fund and $850 million from other state restricted revenues to support operations at 13 public universities (including MSU, U-M, and Wayne State), with specific allocations for tuition waivers, retirement payments, and research programs. The bill also funds key initiatives like Michigan Achievement Scholarships ($300 million), the Martin Luther King Jr. program ($2.69 million), and student support services ($1.96 million). This funding directly affects public universities, students receiving financial aid, and state retirement systems through mandated budgetary allocations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.48B from state general fund to public universities for operations, tuition waivers, and research, directly funding higher education programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $2.34B for Michigan public universities, including tuition waivers and research funding, directly increasing higher education financial support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5611: Appropriations: department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $X million for department operations, directly supporting budget execution and funding essential services for FY 2026-2027.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationDirectly allocates state funding to Department of Lifelong Education, advancing operational budgets for K-12 and higher education programs per appropriations bill structure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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