Budget & Taxes (Appropriations)

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 Feb 3, 2026

HB 5487: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the Michigan technological university and the STEM engineering and health technology complex; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5487 adjusts funding for the Michigan Technological University's H-STEM Engineering and Health Technology Complex (Phase I). It decreases the state's capital outlay appropriation by $1.5 million, reducing the total project cost to $51.59 million (state share: $29.70 million; university share: $21.89 million; minimal state general fund: $200). The bill directly affects Michigan Technological University and the state budget by modifying existing construction funding authorized in prior legislation. It specifies how the adjusted funds must be spent for this specific campus complex project.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDecreases state capital outlay appropriation by $1.5M for university project, reducing state spending on capital construction.85% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill reduces state capital outlay appropriation for university STEM complex by $1.5M, defunding higher education infrastructure project.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds STEM engineering complex at Michigan Tech, advancing tech education and infrastructure through direct appropriation for a technology-focused university project.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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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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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 5362: Appropriations: supplemental; certain funding designated to the University of Michigan; modify. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5362 is a supplemental budget bill that allocates additional state funds to the University of Michigan for its operations during the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It modifies existing state appropriations by designating specific supplemental funding for the University of Michigan, without creating new programs or altering the university's structure. This bill directly affects the University of Michigan's budget, providing it with additional resources from the state's general fund for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill is procedural in nature, focusing solely on the allocation of existing state funds rather than establishing new policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates supplemental state funds to University of Michigan for operations, increasing public institution funding per appropriations focus.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates supplemental state funds to University of Michigan for operations, directly increasing higher education funding without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 5429: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the autism navigator program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5429 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funding for the autism navigator program. It directly affects the program by providing dedicated financial resources to support its operations and services. The bill creates a new appropriation act to fund this specific initiative within the state budget for fiscal year 2026. This is a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, and it remains pending in the Appropriations Committee after its introduction on December 23, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides supplemental state funding for autism navigator program, directly increasing budget allocation for a public service initiative.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds autism navigator program (public health service) via supplemental appropriations, directly advancing healthcare access for neurodivergent individuals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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failed · Michigan · House Dec 18, 2025

HB 5390: State finance: budgets; certain work project appropriations; modify legislative disapproval process of. Amends sec. 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1451a).

HB 5390 modifies Michigan's budget law to clarify rules for "work project" appropriations, which are funds designated for specific, time-bound projects. It requires all work projects to meet four criteria: a specific purpose, a clear plan, an estimated cost, and a completion date. The bill strengthens legislative oversight by allowing appropriations committees to disapprove the director's decisions to lapse funds or designate new work projects, requiring a two-thirds vote and committee hearings within 30 days. This affects state agencies managing project funds and legislative committees responsible for budget review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesModifies budget law to strengthen oversight and fiscal accountability through clearer project criteria and legislative disapproval requirements for appropriations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 31, 2025

HB 5432: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5432 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funding for multiple departments, agencies, and the legislative branch for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific monetary amounts to cover budget gaps or new needs identified during the fiscal year, with conditions on how the funds may be spent. This bill directly affects state government operations by ensuring funding continuity for essential services and programs across various agencies. As a procedural funding measure, it does not change policy but adjusts financial resources for existing government functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates supplemental funding for multiple departments and essential services, directly increasing state budget allocations for public programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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