SB 855 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026

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Senate Introduced Bill → Substitute (S-1) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an introduced draft to a substitute version (S-1) containing a complete budget plan, replacing a placeholder with over $945 million in appropriations. The scope expanded significantly from a generic $100 placeholder to detailed funding allocations for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, including specific line items for personnel, facilities, and various environmental funds.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a placeholder document with a $100 appropriation to a full legislative budget containing detailed funding for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

FISCAL

Added a comprehensive appropriation summary totaling $945,017,200, broken down by funding sources such as state general funds, federal revenues, and specific environmental fee funds.

Added detailed budget line items for departmental administration, including salaries for classified and unclassified positions, accounting services, and facilities management.

Added specific funding allocations for the Water Resources Division and numerous specialized environmental funds, such as the Great Lakes protection fund, cleanup and redevelopment fund, and wastewater operator training fees.

TECHNICAL

Replaced placeholder text and generic $100 appropriations with specific page numbers, bill identifiers, and detailed financial data.

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Committee

Apr 21, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)

upper

Apr 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT

upper

Apr 21, 2026

Upper · Passed

REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) 4/16/2026

upper

Apr 14, 2026

Upper · Passed

REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

upper

Mar 18, 2026

Introduced

INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JEFF IRWIN

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors