Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

failed · Michigan · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 55: Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 55 provides additional state funding for departments and agencies to cover unexpected needs during the 2024 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2024). It creates a supplemental appropriations act, detailing how these funds can be spent and setting specific conditions for their use. The bill directly affects state government operations by allocating extra money to agencies like education, health, or transportation (though specific departments aren't named in the text). This is a routine budget adjustment, not a policy change, to ensure state services continue without interruption.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates supplemental funds to state agencies for 2024 fiscal needs, directly increasing budgetary support for government operations and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 22, 2025

SB 230: Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends & adds (See bill).

Senate Bill 230 is an appropriations bill that amends the state school aid act of 1979. It allocates specific funding amounts for K-12 public schools and related educational purposes for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2026. The bill draws funds from various state sources, including the state school aid fund and the general fund. It also designates allocations for purposes such as school loan bond redemption, cash-flow borrowing costs, and support services for children in school districts affected by drinking water emergencies, covering items like school nurses, mental health support, and nutritional services. This legislation directly affects public schools, school districts, and K-12 students across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates dedicated state funding for K-12 school aid from school aid fund and general fund, advancing public education spending within state budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates specific state funding for K-12 school aid from school aid fund and general fund for 2025-2026, directly advancing school financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding Student Health

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 174: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 174 is a routine appropriations bill that allocates $6.9 billion in funding for Michigan's State Transportation Department for fiscal year 2025-2026. It specifies funding sources including $2.3 billion in federal revenues, $4.5 billion in state restricted revenues, and $2 million from the state general fund. The bill details how funds will be distributed across department operations, infrastructure maintenance, debt service (like the State Trunkline Fund), and interdepartmental grants to other state agencies. This bill does not create new policies or affect specific groups - it solely authorizes the spending of existing funds for transportation department activities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6.9B for transportation department operations and infrastructure, funding essential public services per routine appropriations process.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates $6.9B for transportation infrastructure, operations, and maintenance per appropriations bill, directly funding department activities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Debt & Bonds State Budget Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 173: Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 173 is a budget bill that allocates $4.18 billion in state funding for Michigan government operations during fiscal year 2025-2026. It provides specific appropriations for state departments including the Attorney General’s office, Treasury, Civil Rights, and other executive branch agencies. The funding covers salaries, programs like child support enforcement, and operational costs, sourced from state general funds, federal revenue, and transfers between state departments. This bill directly affects how Michigan state agencies will operate and spend money during the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.18B for state operations, funding departments and public services like child support enforcement, aligning with fiscal responsibility and program funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 177: Appropriations: department of licensing and regulatory affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 177 allocates $626.86 million in state funding for Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (DLRA) for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill specifies funding for DLRA operations, the Public Service Commission ($45.4 million), and the Liquor Control Commission ($3.5 million), drawn from state general funds, liquor license fees, marijuana regulatory funds, and other dedicated revenue streams. It does not create new policies but authorizes the expenditure of existing appropriations to maintain current regulatory services. The funding directly supports DLRA staff, licensing enforcement, and oversight of industries like healthcare, construction, and alcohol sales.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $626.86M for DLRA operations and commissions, authorizing existing appropriations without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 178: Appropriations: department of insurance and financial services; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 178 is a funding bill that allocates $77.29 million for Michigan's Department of Insurance and Financial Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific budget line items for department operations, insurance regulation, consumer protection services, and information technology systems. The funding comes primarily from fees collected by the department (like insurance licensing fees and bank fees), with minor federal and interdepartmental support. This bill does not create new regulations or policies but ensures the department has the resources to continue its existing oversight of insurance companies and financial services within Michigan.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $77.29M from existing fees to fund department operations, insurance regulation, and consumer protection services, supporting fiscal management of state budget.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 176: Appropriations: department of state police; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 176 appropriates $986.6 million for Michigan's Department of State Police for fiscal year 2025-2026, funding current operations and services. It directly affects the state police agency by allocating resources for core functions like forensic science ($51.7 million), criminal justice information ($29.9 million), trooper training ($5 million), and school safety programs. Key provisions detail specific funding amounts for classified positions, equipment, and specialized units including biometrics, forensic labs, and 911 administration. This is a routine budget bill providing necessary funding for existing state police programs, not creating new policies or services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $986.6M for state police operations, directly funding core public safety services through appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 170: Appropriations: judiciary; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 170 is a budget bill that allocates $393.39 million in state funds to support Michigan's judiciary for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly funds court operations, including the Supreme Court ($102.8 million), Court of Appeals ($27.7 million), and judicial salaries for approximately 591 judges across all courts. Key provisions include funding for court administration, problem-solving courts, technology systems, and specialized programs like foster care review and drug treatment courts. The bill specifies exact amounts for each judicial branch and program without changing existing laws or creating new policies. This is a routine funding measure for the state's court system, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $393M to judiciary funding court operations and public services, directly advancing state budget appropriations for essential government functions.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds problem-solving courts and drug treatment programs, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Judges

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 165: Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 165 is a funding bill that allocates $166.4 million in state general funds for Michigan's Department of Education during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific appropriations for key programs including special education services ($9.8 million), Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind ($19.4 million), and departmental operations like information technology ($4.9 million). The bill directs state funds to cover salaries, program operations, and essential services across education departments, with additional support from federal and private revenue sources. It directly affects state education programs and administrative functions, ensuring funding continuity for existing services without creating new policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $166.4M for essential education programs including special education and school operations, directly funding public services per appropriations purpose.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $166.4M to Michigan DOE including $9.8M for special ed, $19.4M for schools for deaf/blind, and operations, directly funding education programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates $4.9M for departmental information technology operations, directly funding technology infrastructure within education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding Special Education

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 4, 2025

HJR J: State finance: budgets; limits for state spending; provide for, and provide for taxpayer refunds. Amends sec. 28, art. IX of the state constitution.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Michigan's budget rules (Article IX, Section 28), directly affecting how the state sets annual spending limits. It replaces current spending caps with a new formula tying budget growth to inflation, population changes, and voter-approved revenue increases. Any state revenue exceeding this calculated limit must be refunded to taxpayers via law. The amendment modifies how the legislature calculates yearly spending authority, requiring excess funds to flow back to citizens rather than remaining in the state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates taxpayer refunds for excess revenue exceeding spending cap, providing direct tax relief per constitutional amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Revenue State Budget

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