Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · Michigan · House Jul 1, 2025

HB 4701: Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising plates for prostate cancer awareness; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811kk.

HB 4701 creates specialty license plates for prostate cancer awareness in Michigan. Vehicle owners who purchase these plates will contribute to a dedicated "prostate cancer awareness fund" managed by the state treasurer. The fund receives all plate sale donations, earns interest, and must remain intact annually - no money lapses to the general fund. Quarterly payments from this fund are directed to the P.C.U.P.S. Foundation, which focuses on prostate cancer awareness and support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund from voluntary plate sales for prostate cancer awareness, directing specific funds to a health foundation without general fund diversion, advancing fiscal management of targeted health funding.95% confidence

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signed · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 4724: Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Kent County; provide for. Creates land transfer act.

HB 4724 transfers a specific 0.586-acre parcel of state-owned property (located at 345 Northland Drive, NE, Rockford, Kent County) currently managed by the Michigan State Police. The bill authorizes the state administrative board to convey this property via sale, transfer, or trade to local governments or other state agencies, requiring fair market value appraisal and including a 30-year public use restriction if sold to local entities. Revenue from sales must be deposited into the state general fund, and the property transfer includes provisions for mineral rights revenue sharing (50% to the state) and preservation of aboriginal antiquities. This bill directly affects the State Police (as current custodian), Kent County local government (as potential buyer), and future public users of the property.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGenerates revenue for state general fund via property sale, directly supporting fiscal management and budget resources per bill's revenue deposit requirement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

in committee · Michigan · House Nov 4, 2025

HB 5195: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for food banks; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5195 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funds for food banks in Michigan for the 2026 fiscal year. It directly affects food banks by providing them with state funding to support their operations. The bill creates a formal funding mechanism through the state budget process, ensuring these funds are available for food bank services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental state funds for food banks, a public service, directly increasing government spending on essential programs per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 1, 2025

SB 281: Recreation: state parks; recreation passport and nonresident motor vehicle park passes; modify. Amends secs. 2001, 2045, 74101, 74116, 74117, 74120, 78101, 78105 & 78119 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2001 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 280'25

Senate Bill 281 modifies how Michigan's recreation passport fees, used for state parks and now also state-operated public boating access sites, are defined and distributed. It revises the allocation percentages of these fees, directing a larger share towards state park improvements and increasing funding for local public recreation facilities. Additionally, the bill creates a new program to provide grants to local governments and nonprofits for water trail development. Finally, it mandates an annual appropriation from the state's general fund to cover estimated recreation passport fees not collected from certain exempt motor vehicles, ensuring these funds are still used for recreation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects recreation passport fees to fund state parks and local facilities, increasing public service funding through revised fee allocation percentages.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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failed · Michigan · House May 7, 2025

HB 4249: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for ambulance providers; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

House Bill No. 4249 proposes to adjust and supplement state funding for various state departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch. It specifically aims to provide funding for ambulance providers. The bill outlines the conditions for the expenditure of these appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides supplemental funding for ambulance providers (public health service), directly increasing state appropriations for essential services per bill's purpose.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates supplemental state funding specifically for ambulance providers, directly supporting emergency medical services within healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 169: Appropriations: department of corrections; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates $2.25 billion in state funding for Michigan's Department of Corrections for fiscal year 2025-2026. It covers administrative costs (including staff salaries and pensions), inmate reentry programs (like education and job training), parole services, and facility operations (including body-worn cameras and housing). The funding directly supports 13,207 correctional staff positions and services for inmates, such as vocational programs and transitional housing. It does not create new programs but provides budgetary support for existing department functions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.25B for corrections department operations, staff, and inmate programs, directly funding public services per appropriation act.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds inmate reentry, vocational programs, and staff - directly supports rehabilitation and recidivism reduction per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Corrections Probation & Parole

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 4575: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funds to the Michigan Transportation Department for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2026). It provides the necessary budget authority for the department to operate and maintain state transportation infrastructure during that period. As a routine appropriations measure, it does not create new policies or directly affect residents or businesses beyond funding existing transportation programs. The bill's sole purpose is to authorize spending for the department's ongoing operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for Transportation Department's FY2025-2026 budget, directly funding government spending as routine appropriations.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates state funds to Michigan Transportation Department for FY2025-2026, providing necessary budget authority for infrastructure maintenance and operations per routine appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Transportation Funding

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signed · Michigan · House Jun 2, 2026

HB 4572: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for Selfridge Air National Guard Base for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4572 is an appropriations bill that allocates funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It establishes the specific budget amount the department can spend on military and veterans programs during this period. The bill directly affects the department's operations and the veterans and military personnel it serves through its funded services. As a routine budget measure, it creates the legal framework for spending but does not change existing programs or policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates annual appropriation for Military and Veterans Affairs department, directly establishing budget framework as core function of state budget process.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates funding for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, directly supporting veteran services through budget provisions for FY2025-2026.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget National Guard & Reserve Veteran Education

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 4569: Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4569 is a funding bill that allocates state money for Michigan's government operations during fiscal year 2025-2026 (ending September 30, 2026). It provides funding for key state departments including the legislature, executive branch, attorney general's office, state departments of treasury, technology, civil rights, and other state purposes. The bill establishes the specific budget amounts and spending rules for these entities to operate throughout the fiscal year. This is a standard appropriations bill that directly affects how state agencies manage their budgets, not a policy change affecting the public.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds for government operations and departments during FY2025-2026, establishing budget amounts per legislative requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 4573: Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4573 allocates state funds to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for its operations during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It provides the specific funding amounts needed for the DNR to carry out its responsibilities, including managing state parks, wildlife conservation, and natural resource programs. This bill directly affects the DNR's ability to operate and deliver services related to natural resource management across Michigan. As a standard appropriations bill, it authorizes spending but does not create new policies or programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to DNR for operations, standard appropriations bill directly funding a state department's budget and services.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAllocates funds to DNR for conservation, parks, and natural resource programs, directly supporting environmental management and protection activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Parks & Recreation Wildlife

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