Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5624: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5624 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funding for multiple departments, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2024-2025 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2025). It provides specific funding amounts to cover existing budget needs and includes conditions governing how these funds can be spent. This bill directly affects state agencies and branches by authorizing their use of supplemental funds for operations and programs during the upcoming fiscal year. As a procedural budget measure, it does not create new policies or programs but adjusts existing financial allocations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesHB 5624 allocates supplemental funding to multiple state departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025, directly advancing budgetary needs through increased appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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 · 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 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 · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5631: Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

HB 5631 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates specific funding amounts for Michigan public schools during fiscal years 2025-2026. It authorizes $17.9 billion from the state school aid fund and other designated funds (like the school transportation fund, enrollment stabilization fund, and educator fellowship fund) for the 2025-2026 school year, with slightly adjusted amounts for 2026-2027. The bill establishes a monthly payment schedule (October through August) for distributing these funds to school districts and intermediate districts, requiring the state treasurer to make payments via electronic transfer or warrant on specified dates. It also includes provisions for adjusting payments due to errors or changes in law and specifies that unspent general fund allocations will transfer to the school aid stabilization fund. This bill directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts in Michigan by determining their state education funding allocation and payment timeline.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $17.9B for school funding via supplemental appropriations, directly advancing public education budget priorities without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $17.9B supplemental funding for Michigan public schools, directly advancing school aid and operations per the School Aid Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding School Transportation Teachers

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5601: Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5601 is a budget bill that allocates state funding for Michigan's government operations during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It provides specific appropriations to the legislature, executive branch, and key departments including the attorney general, state, treasury, technology, and civil rights. The bill outlines how these funds can be spent and details the handling of fees and income collected by state agencies. This bill directly affects all state agencies receiving funding by establishing their financial resources for the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funding for government operations and departments, directly advancing budgetary processes without cuts or tax changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5623: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5623 allocates additional state funds to multiple departments, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It creates a supplemental appropriations act specifying how these funds can be used, ensuring state operations continue without disruption during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. This procedural bill directly affects state government agencies by providing necessary funding authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates supplemental funds to state departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025, ensuring operational continuity and strengthening budget execution through additional appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 5496: Taxation: excise taxes; excise tax on the purchase of wireless communications devices; require for purchases of devices primarily for the use of individuals under 18 years of age. Creates new act.

HB 5496 imposes a 32% excise tax on the purchase price of wireless communications devices (like smartphones) sold primarily for use by individuals under 18 years old, effective January 1, 2026. The tax is collected at the point of sale by retailers, similar to other state taxes, and applies only to devices that support internet, apps, or multimedia - excluding basic telephones. All tax revenue flows into a new "Children's Mental Health and Safety Fund" in the state treasury, which must be used exclusively for mental health and safety programs for children as defined by existing law. The fund’s money remains available annually and cannot be redirected to the general state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes new excise tax to fund Children's Mental Health and Safety Fund, directly increasing state revenue for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates Children's Mental Health Fund using tax revenue, directly funding mental health services under healthcare topic per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget Mental Health

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SB 765: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for a menopause navigator program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 765 allocates $10 million from the state general fund to create a menopause navigator program under Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The program provides resources and support for women managing menopause-related health concerns, as defined in the state's public health code. The funds must be used exclusively for this purpose, with no other designated uses specified in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $10M from state general fund for new menopause program, increasing public health spending per appropriations language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $10M for menopause navigator program under DHHS, providing direct healthcare resources for women's health concerns as defined in public health code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Public Health

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