Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2025

HB 4311: State management: funds; revenue sharing trust fund; create. Amends title & sec. 2 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.252) & adds secs. 11a and 11b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4312'25

HB 4311 creates a new Revenue Sharing Trust Fund to distribute state funds to local governments starting October 1, 2025. The fund will receive general sales tax deposits, donations, and investment earnings, with money remaining in the fund annually instead of lapsing to the general budget. It allocates $299 million to cities, villages, and townships, and $261 million to counties, using formulas based on property values and population to determine each community's share. This replaces previous eligibility requirements for these payments under 2023 PA 119.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Revenue Sharing Trust Fund to allocate $560M in existing tax funds to local governments, preventing lapsing and supporting local fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 4325: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the purpose of marketing attorney general's payroll fraud division; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4325 proposes to adjust and supplement state appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. A key provision within this bill is to provide specific funding for the purpose of marketing the attorney general's payroll fraud division. The bill also establishes conditions on how these appropriations can be used and spent.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates supplemental appropriations for attorney general's fraud division marketing, directly advancing fiscal management through targeted budget funding.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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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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