HB 5633 is a supplemental appropriations bill that increases funding for Michigan public schools for fiscal years 2026-2027. It adds $100 million from a new school consolidation and infrastructure fund, adjusts allocations from other funds (like the state school aid fund and general fund), and specifies payment schedules for school districts. The bill amends payment timing rules in Section 17b, requiring monthly distributions from October through August with July/August payments accruing to the next school year. This directly affects all public school districts and intermediate districts receiving state education funding under Michigan's School Aid Act.
HB 5604 allocates state funding for Medicaid and behavioral health services under Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2027). It provides the specific budget amounts needed to cover these programs, directly affecting Medicaid recipients and behavioral health providers across the state. The bill is procedural, establishing the legal framework for spending these funds but not changing program rules or eligibility.
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.
HB 5616 allocates funding for capital projects during Michigan's 2026-2027 fiscal year. It provides money to demolish, construct, renovate, or equip buildings and facilities on state property, public universities, community colleges, and state-owned properties. The bill establishes the specific appropriations needed for these physical improvements. It directly affects state agencies, higher education institutions, and the state building authority by authorizing their use of these funds for infrastructure. This is a standard funding bill, not a policy change, focused solely on financing eligible construction and renovation work.
HB 5641 creates the Michigan International Trade Commission within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to analyze and improve the state's global economic competitiveness. The commission, appointed by the governor with representation from key sectors (agriculture, shipping, healthcare, automotive, finance, labor, and trade experts), will provide independent trade analysis and quarterly reports on tariff impacts to the legislature. It will inform the public about Michigan businesses' international competitiveness and make recommendations to the governor and legislature. The commission must meet regularly, follow open meetings and freedom of information laws, and operate without member pay but with expense reimbursement.
HB 5627 is a supplemental funding bill that allocates additional state money for Michigan departments, the courts, and the legislature for the 2027-2028 fiscal year (ending September 2028). It directly affects state agencies and branches by providing supplemental funds beyond their regular budgets to cover specific needs. The bill includes conditions on how these funds can be spent and outlines the process for their expenditure. This is a procedural budget measure focused on funding allocation, not policy changes.
HB 5620 is an omnibus budget bill that allocates funding to multiple Michigan state departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It establishes the state's budget framework by distributing appropriations across various government entities and setting conditions for how the funds can be spent. The bill does not create new policies or programs but provides the financial resources needed for existing state operations during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directly affects all state agencies receiving allocated funds and requires them to follow the specified spending conditions.
HB 5621 is the state's main funding bill for fiscal year 2027-2028, providing necessary money for all Michigan state departments, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch. It consolidates and adjusts existing budgets to cover operations, salaries, and programs across the state government. As an omnibus appropriations bill, it directly affects how state agencies receive and spend public funds during the upcoming fiscal year, without changing policies or creating new programs. The bill is currently in committee for review after its introduction on February 26, 2026.
HB 5634 prevents Michigan's health department from creating stricter rules or requiring additional paperwork for school immunization exemptions. It preserves only two existing exemption types: medical (certified by a physician) and religious/philosophical (via a parent's written statement). The bill explicitly blocks the department from mandating new exemption forms or imposing extra requirements beyond these two categories. This directly affects schools, parents seeking exemptions, and the health department's regulatory authority. The legislation maintains the current exemption framework without expanding or altering it.
HB 5496 imposes a 32% excise tax on the purchase price of wireless communications devices (like smartphones) sold primarily for use by individuals under 18 years old, effective January 1, 2026. The tax is collected at the point of sale by retailers, similar to other state taxes, and applies only to devices that support internet, apps, or multimedia - excluding basic telephones. All tax revenue flows into a new "Children's Mental Health and Safety Fund" in the state treasury, which must be used exclusively for mental health and safety programs for children as defined by existing law. The fund’s money remains available annually and cannot be redirected to the general state budget.
HB 5318 modifies Michigan's sales tax exemptions for fundraising by specific organizations. It raises the annual sales cap for tax-exempt fundraising events from $25,000 to $75,000 per event (adjusted for inflation) for schools, churches, hospitals, parent cooperatives, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3)/(4) status. It also increases the cap for veterans' groups (501(c)(19) organizations) from $25,000 to $75,000 per event, with both limits adjusted yearly using the Consumer Price Index. The bill affects qualifying nonprofits, schools, and veterans' organizations conducting fundraising sales under these exemptions.
SB 372 allows landlords to reuse tenant screening reports prepared by prospective tenants within the previous 45 days, reducing costs for renters. Landlords who accept these reusable reports cannot charge a rental application fee, while those who decline may charge up to $25 only if they first disclose all screening criteria in writing. The bill requires landlords advertising rentals to state whether they accept reusable screening reports. It directly affects prospective tenants (who pay less for applications) and landlords (who must adjust their screening processes and fee structures). The bill amends Michigan's Landlord and Tenant Act to streamline screening and limit fees.
