Budget & Taxes (State Budget)

passed both · Michigan · House May 13, 2025

HB 4328: Appropriations: supplemental; emergency response funding; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4328 provides $100 million in supplemental state funding for emergency response and disaster relief during Michigan's 2025 fiscal year, primarily for counties affected by storm damage. It allocates $75 million for storm disaster relief grants and $25 million for a contingency supplement, to be distributed by the Department of State Police on a first-come, first-served basis (50% immediately, 50% after six months). Counties can use these funds for emergency actions like debris cleanup, shelter, energy assistance, and repairing public infrastructure damaged by storms. This ensures timely support for communities recovering from storm-related financial hardship.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $100M supplemental funding for emergency response/disaster relief, directly increasing government spending on essential public services (storm recovery) within state budget framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 29, 2025

HB 4260: Sales tax: distribution; distribution of certain sales tax revenue into the public safety and violence prevention fund; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4261'25

HB 4260 redirects $115 million annually from Michigan's 4% general sales tax revenue into the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund starting with the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This change affects state budget allocations, shifting funds previously going to the general fund toward public safety and violence prevention programs. The bill amends Michigan's General Sales Tax Act (MCL 205.75) to establish this specific annual transfer, with the amount adjusted based on actual tax collections. It does not create new taxes but reallocates existing revenue streams.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects $115M annual sales tax revenue to public safety fund, increasing funding for public safety programs via budget reallocation per MCL 205.75.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRedirects $115M annually to Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund, directly funding programs aligned with criminal justice reform and public safety priorities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Sales Tax State Budget

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 4162: Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

HB 4162 allocates $17.77 billion in state and federal funds for Michigan's K-12 public schools for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, primarily from the state school aid fund and other designated trust funds. It sets a new target per-student funding level of $10,025 and establishes a formula to calculate each school district's foundation allowance based on the previous year's funding, inflation (using the Consumer Price Index), and the target amount. School districts with funding below the target receive adjusted increases, while those above the target see smaller raises tied to inflation. The bill directly affects all public school districts by determining their state funding allocation through this updated formula.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $17.77B for K-12 school funding, increasing state support per student to $10,025, directly advancing public education budget priorities.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $17.77B for K-12 funding, sets new $10,025 per-student target to increase school district resources95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 12, 2025

HB 4577: Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

HB 4577 modifies Michigan's state funding formula for public K-12 schools, directly affecting school districts that receive state school aid. It amends two sections of the school aid law (MCL 388.1611 and 388.1617b) to adjust how funds are distributed to schools. The bill passed the House on June 11, 2025, with immediate effect, meaning the revised funding method applies without delay. This change alters the state's process for allocating annual school aid appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends school aid appropriations formula, directly altering state budget allocation for K-12 education, supporting public education funding mechanisms.90% confidence

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 17, 2025

HB 4580: Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amend secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

HB 4580 allocates funding for Michigan's public universities during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It amends specific sections of Michigan law (MCL 388.1836 and 388.1841) to establish the budget for higher education institutions. The bill directly affects public universities by providing their state funding for the upcoming fiscal year. It passed the House with strong support (56-41) and is now moving to the appropriations committee for further review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funding for public universities, directly increasing higher education appropriations in the 2025-2026 budget.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funding for Michigan public universities in FY2025-2026, directly advancing higher education funding through legislative budget amendments.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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passed both · Michigan · House Jun 12, 2025

HB 4578: Appropriations: department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4578 provides the budget for the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential for fiscal year 2025-2026. It allocates specific funding amounts to support the department's programs and operations during the upcoming year. The bill directly affects the department by determining its available resources for delivering services related to education and workforce development. This is a routine budget measure that establishes funding levels without introducing new policies or altering existing programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates FY2025-2026 funding to Department of Lifelong Education for programs and operations, directly supporting budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates FY2025-2026 funding to Department of Lifelong Education, directly supporting its education and workforce development programs.95% confidence

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passed both · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4576: Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4576 is the fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations bill for the Michigan Department of Education. It authorizes specific funding levels for the department's operations and programs during the upcoming state fiscal year. The bill passed the House on June 11, 2025, with 56 ayes, 53 noes, and 1 excused. As a procedural appropriations act, it establishes the legal funding framework but does not detail specific programs or spending items beyond the authorized amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly funds Michigan Department of Education operations via FY2025-26 appropriations, advancing public education budgeting as an essential state service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriations bill authorizes specific funding levels for Michigan Department of Education, establishing legal funding framework for educational programs and operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 559: State management: funds; revenue sharing trust fund; create. Amends 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.251 - 12.262) by adding secs. 11a & 11b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0561'25, SB 0912'26

SB 559 creates a new Revenue Sharing Trust Fund in Michigan's Department of Treasury, effective October 1, 2025. The fund will receive money from the general sales tax, donations, and investment earnings, with balances carrying over annually instead of lapsing. It mandates specific distributions: $299 million to cities, villages, and townships (based on prior eligibility regardless of new criteria), $261 million to counties (similarly based on prior eligibility), and remaining funds distributed through three formulas measuring taxable value, population type, and yield equalization. This directly affects all local governments in Michigan by changing how they receive state revenue-sharing payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Revenue Sharing Trust Fund with mandatory annual distributions ($299M to local governments, $261M to counties) and prevents fund lapsing, promoting fiscal responsibility and consistent budgeting for public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget Tags Local Government

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Sep 18, 2025

SB 556: Individual income tax: other; MiAble fund; create. Amends 2015 PA 160 (MCL 206.981 - 206.997) by adding sec. 3a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 555'25

SB 556 creates the MiABLE fund in the Michigan state treasury to support the Michigan ABLE savings program for people with disabilities. The fund receives money from income tax receipts (under MCL 206.51) and other sources, with all balances rolling over annually instead of returning to the general fund. It specifically covers program administration costs and reimburses fees charged to participants for account maintenance and asset-based fees. This bill directly affects the Michigan ABLE program’s financial operations and its participants, who use the savings accounts without losing eligibility for benefits. The fund’s structure ensures dedicated, ongoing resources for the program’s management.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates MiABLE fund using income tax receipts to cover program administration costs, directing tax revenue to support disability savings program, aligning with fiscal management of dedicated funds.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates MiABLE fund to support ABLE program for people with disabilities, ensuring financial management without loss of healthcare benefits like Medicaid.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 5087: State finance: bonds; revenue derived from tobacco taxes; modify disbursement of. Amends sec. 12 of 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.432).

HB 5087 amends Michigan's tobacco tax revenue distribution, changing how funds from cigarette and other tobacco product taxes are allocated. The key change adds an annual inflation adjustment (based on the Consumer Price Index) to the $3 million allocated yearly to the Michigan State Capitol Historic Site Fund for maintenance and preservation projects. The bill maintains existing allocations, directing 41.62% to the state school aid fund, 31.875% to the Medicaid trust fund, 2.4375% to health and safety programs, and 0.555% to county indigent health care. These changes directly affect public schools, Medicaid services, state health programs, and Capitol building maintenance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds inflation adjustment to preserve $3M capitol fund allocation, maintaining existing tobacco tax revenue distribution without defunding essential preservation projects.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill maintains 31.875% tobacco tax allocation to Medicaid trust fund, preserving healthcare funding without reduction.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue State Budget

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