HB 5618 allocates $2.34 billion in state and federal funds for Michigan's public universities and higher education programs during fiscal year 2026-2027. It directs $1.48 billion from the state general fund and $850 million from other state restricted revenues to support operations at 13 public universities (including MSU, U-M, and Wayne State), with specific allocations for tuition waivers, retirement payments, and research programs. The bill also funds key initiatives like Michigan Achievement Scholarships ($300 million), the Martin Luther King Jr. program ($2.69 million), and student support services ($1.96 million). This funding directly affects public universities, students receiving financial aid, and state retirement systems through mandated budgetary allocations.
HB 5600 allocates state funds to Michigan's Department of Insurance and Financial Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It establishes the required budget for the department's operations and services during that period. This procedural bill directly affects the department's ability to administer insurance regulations and financial services oversight. No specific policy changes or program details are described in the provided text.
HB 5598 is a funding bill that allocates state budget resources to Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It establishes specific funding levels for the department's operations and programs during this period. The bill directly affects the department's ability to carry out its responsibilities, including agricultural support, rural development initiatives, and regulatory functions. As a procedural appropriations act, it does not change policies but provides the necessary financial resources for existing state operations.
HB 5607 allocates specific funding to Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directly affects the MDHHS by providing the budget authority needed to operate its existing programs and services during that period. The bill creates the formal appropriation act for these funds, authorizing their expenditure without introducing new policies or altering current programs. This is a standard funding measure to ensure state health and human services programs remain operational.
HB 5606 allocates funding for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to support human services programs during fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill creates the formal appropriation act that authorizes the department to spend these funds on services like Medicaid, food assistance, and child welfare programs. This is a routine funding measure that directly affects MDHHS operations and the state's human services recipients, without changing program policies or eligibility.
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.
HB 5591 updates Michigan's Public Health Code to establish licensing requirements for freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities (which treat conditions like non-healing wounds using pressurized oxygen). It directly affects these specialized facilities by requiring them to be accredited by approved organizations (like The Joint Commission), appoint a medical director licensed as a physician or nurse practitioner, and designate a safety coordinator. Key provisions include defining terms like "qualified health professional" and mandating compliance with NFPA 99 fire safety standards. The bill does not change patient access but sets new operational standards for facility operators. (Note: This bill is pending and requires companion bills HB 5590-5593 to take effect.)
HB 5613 is a funding bill that allocates state budget resources to Michigan's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It provides the specific monetary amounts needed for the DNR to operate, manage state parks and natural resources, and carry out its core responsibilities during that period. As an appropriations bill, it does not create new policies or regulations but ensures the DNR has the necessary funding to continue its existing programs. The bill was introduced on February 26, 2026, and referred to the Appropriations Committee for review.
HB 5637 would require businesses selling consumer goods and services in Michigan to disclose when price increases are caused by tariffs. The bill amends Michigan's Consumer Protection Act by adding a new section (3j) that mandates clear disclosure of tariff-related price adjustments. This applies directly to retailers and service providers who adjust prices due to tariff costs. The disclosure must be provided to consumers to clarify the reason for price changes, promoting transparency in pricing.
HB 5632 is a supplemental appropriations bill that increases funding for Michigan public schools in fiscal year 2027-2028. It amends the School Aid Act to add specific supplemental amounts from multiple funds, including $481,400,000 from the MPSERS retirement reserve fund and $97,037,400 from the state school aid pupil support reserve fund. The bill also modifies the payment schedule for school aid, requiring monthly disbursements from October through August using a 1/11 installment structure, and allows for advance payments under limited circumstances. This directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts receiving state education funding in Michigan.
HB 5599 is a funding bill that provides the Michigan Department of Corrections with budget authority for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It creates the official appropriation act to authorize the department's spending within the state budget framework. This procedural bill does not change policies or directly affect specific programs - it simply establishes the legal mechanism for allocating state funds to the corrections department for that fiscal period. The bill is currently under review by the Appropriations Committee.
HB 5622 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funds to multiple Michigan departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It provides funding adjustments without creating new programs or policies, directly affecting how state agencies spend existing budget allocations. The bill's key mechanism is establishing supplemental funding levels to cover specific operational needs within the state government's existing budget structure.
