Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 867: Appropriations: judiciary; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill authorizes funding for Michigan's judiciary system for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It establishes the budget allocation that will allow courts and related judicial offices to operate during that period. The legislation provides the financial resources necessary for the judiciary to carry out its functions, including salaries, operations, and services for the state's court system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides funding for judiciary operations, salaries, and services, directly supporting budget allocation for public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 872: Appropriations: department of insurance and financial services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Insurance and Financial Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It establishes the budget amount the department can spend on its operations and programs during that period. The legislation authorizes the department to use these funds for its designated responsibilities related to insurance and financial services regulation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Insurance and Financial Services for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly advancing budget appropriations for government operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5693: Drains: drain commissioners; performance audits of the operations of the drain commissioner's office; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.1 - 280.630) by adding sec. 31b.

This bill requires independent audits of county drain commissioner offices every two years or upon request by county or municipal officials. The audits will examine financial records, administrative practices, and performance of drain commissioners by an auditor designated by the state attorney general. Costs for these audits will be paid by the county general fund, though requesting municipalities would share half the cost if they initiate the audit. The bill affects county drain commissioners, county boards, and municipalities by establishing a formal oversight process for drainage operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by requiring independent audits of drain commissioner offices, enhancing government accountability and financial oversight.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 829: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for natural resources trust fund capital outlay projects; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill provides additional funding for capital projects managed by Michigan's Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The legislation establishes an appropriation act to allocate money for specific infrastructure and resource development initiatives within the department. It sets conditions for how the funds can be spent and ensures the appropriations are properly authorized for use during the designated fiscal period. The measure directly impacts state budget management and the operational capacity of natural resource agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides supplemental funding for natural resources capital projects, directly advancing state budget appropriations for essential public infrastructure and resource development initiatives.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill provides funding for natural resources trust fund capital outlay projects, directly supporting environmental conservation and resource management initiatives.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 873: Appropriations: community colleges; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 201 & 206 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1801 & 388.1806).

This bill appropriates $493 million from the state school aid fund to support Michigan community colleges for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding is distributed among 27 specific community colleges, with amounts allocated for operations and costs related to the North American Indian tuition waiver. The legislation amends existing state school aid statutes to authorize these specific financial allocations without introducing new program requirements or performance funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $493M to fund community colleges, directly increasing public education funding and supporting essential government services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $493 million to support Michigan community colleges, directly funding educational institutions and expanding access through tuition waiver programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 863: Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates funding to Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It establishes the budget amount the state will provide to the department and authorizes the department to spend those funds on its designated programs and operations. The legislation creates an appropriation act that sets financial limits and spending rules for the department during the specified fiscal period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funding to state department, directly supporting budget appropriations and government spending for essential programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Michigan · House Jul 2, 2026

HB 5761: Agriculture: fertilizer; registration and tonnage fees for composting; eliminate. Amends secs. 8505 & 8506 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8505 & 324.8506). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5762'26, HB 5763'26

This bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to eliminate registration and tonnage fees for composting products. It directly affects manufacturers and distributors of specialty fertilizers, soil conditioners, and composted agricultural products by removing specific fee requirements that previously applied to these items. The key provision removes the $0.35 per ton fee for agricultural use fertilizers and the $0.05 per cubic yard fee for agricultural use composted products that make nutrient claims, while maintaining existing registration and water quality protection fees for other fertilizer and soil conditioner products. The bill also clarifies that small packages of 10 pounds or less remain exempt from inspection fees and establishes that out-of-state registrants must maintain a Michigan registered office or pay audit costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates fees for composting products, reducing regulatory burden and costs for agricultural businesses, promoting fiscal relief and economic activity.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEliminating fees for composting products promotes waste reduction and organic fertilizer use, supporting environmental protection and soil health.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Water Quality

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passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 860: Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 201 & 236 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0903'26

This bill appropriates state funding for K-12 public schools, community colleges, and higher education institutions for the 2025-2027 fiscal years. It allocates specific dollar amounts from various state funds to support public school operations, including general funds, transportation, meals, and student support reserves, while also distributing $493 million to community colleges for operational expenses. The legislation establishes spending priorities that require general fund allocations to be used before state school aid funds, and directs any unspent general fund money to a stabilization fund at the end of each fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funding for K-12 schools, community colleges, and higher education, directly advancing budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates state funding for K-12 schools, community colleges, and higher education, explicitly increasing financial resources for educational institutions and programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget K-12 Education School Choice School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 858: Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

This bill appropriates state funding for Michigan's K-12 public schools for fiscal years 2025 through 2027, allocating specific dollar amounts from various state funds to support school operations. It establishes payment schedules requiring the state treasurer to distribute funds to school districts in eleven monthly installments, with provisions for advance payments in cases of temporary financial need. The legislation also outlines procedures for handling unspent general fund allocations by transferring them to a stabilization fund at the end of each fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funding for K-12 public schools, directly increasing government spending on essential education services and strengthening school operations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates state funding for K-12 public schools for fiscal years 2025-2027, directly increasing financial resources for school operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget K-12 Education School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 874: Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

This bill allocates $2.34 billion in state funding for Michigan's higher education system for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly affecting public universities and students accessing financial aid. The legislation specifies exact dollar amounts for each of the 15 state universities, covering operational costs, retirement system support, and Native American tuition waivers. Funding sources include the state general fund, state school aid fund, and federal revenues, with significant portions designated for scholarships like Michigan Achievement Scholarships and the Tuition Incentive Program. The bill also provides $322,100 for state and regional programs and $2.69 million for student support services including the Martin Luther King Jr. program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $2.34 billion in state funding for higher education, directly strengthening public university operations and student financial aid access.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2.34 billion for higher education funding, supporting public universities and student access to financial aid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Pensions State Budget Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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