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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
