SB 871 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Appropriations: department of licensing and regulatory affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It authorizes the department to spend the appropriated funds on its authorized operations and programs during that period. The legislation establishes the legal framework for how the department may use these financial resources.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Mar 18, 2026 Last action Apr 21, 2026

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What changed between versions

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

MODERATE

The bill was converted from an original introduction to a substitute version (S-1) that completely replaces the original $100 appropriation with a detailed budget of approximately $634 million for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The new version adds specific funding sources, including federal grants and various special revenue funds, and breaks down expenses by agency and function, such as the Public Service Commission and Liquor Control Commission.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from a symbolic appropriation to a comprehensive budget covering multiple agencies and specific revenue streams.

FISCAL

The total appropriation amount increased from $100 to $634,378,600, reflecting a full budget allocation rather than a placeholder.

New funding categories were added, including interdepartmental grants, federal revenues, and numerous special revenue funds like those for health care certification and liquor licensing.

REQUIREMENT

Detailed line-item breakdowns were added for specific departments, listing exact dollar amounts for salaries, administrative services, and program-specific expenses.

TECHNICAL

Original placeholder text and introductory lines were removed and replaced with the specific text of the substitute bill.

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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 MARY CAVANAGH

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors