Budget & Taxes

passed both · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2026

HB 5755: Legislature: reports; reports that state agencies provide to the legislature; require the department of technology, management, and budget to publish on a website. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 274.

This bill requires Michigan state agencies to submit all legislative reports to the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget. The department must then create a free, searchable public website to publish these reports within 90 days of the bill taking effect. The change applies to any report that state agencies are legally required to send to the state legislature.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enhances government accountability by requiring public disclosure of agency reports, promoting fiscal transparency and responsible budget management.75% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 14, 2026

HB 5765: Vehicles: registration; electric vehicle registration fee; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 801l. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5766'26

This bill establishes a new road usage charge for electric vehicles, self-charging hybrids, and plug-in hybrids in Michigan, starting on January 1, 2027. Vehicle owners can choose between paying a flat annual registration fee or a mileage-based tax that accounts for miles driven within the state. The mileage option requires owners to allow their vehicle's odometer data to be reported to the state, with penalties for tampering with odometers or misreporting mileage. Funds collected from these taxes will be used to administer the program or deposited into the state's transportation fund. The bill also sets rules for how the state will contract with a private company to manage the mileage tracking and billing system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates new revenue source through road usage charge for EVs, increasing state budget funds while maintaining fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes road usage charge for electric vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation and modernizing vehicle registration systems.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Electric Vehicles Transportation Funding Vehicle Registration

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 859: Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

This bill provides supplemental funding for Michigan public schools for the 2025-2026 fiscal year by allocating money from multiple state funds, including the state school aid fund, general fund, and various reserve funds. It establishes specific payment schedules requiring the state treasurer to distribute funds to school districts in eleven monthly installments starting in October 2025, with provisions for adjusting payments if errors occur or if districts need temporary advance releases. The legislation also includes requirements that any unspent general fund allocations be transferred to a stabilization fund at the end of the fiscal year and mandates that all available federal funds be used only as allocated in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides supplemental funding for public schools through state funds, directly advancing budget appropriations and strengthening educational services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides supplemental funding for Michigan public schools for fiscal year 2025-2026, directly strengthening educational infrastructure and financial resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 876: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill establishes a supplemental appropriations package for Michigan state government agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It authorizes funding allocations to various departments and agencies to support their operations and programs during this period. The legislation includes specific conditions on how the appropriated funds may be used and outlines procedures for the expenditure of these resources. Introduced by Senator Sarah Anthony, the bill is currently under consideration by the Senate Committee of the Whole.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides supplemental appropriations funding for state government agencies and branches, directly supporting budget and fiscal management through increased funding allocations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 865: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Senate Bill 865 allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill establishes an appropriation act that authorizes the department to spend designated funds on its operations and programs during this period. It directly affects state military and veterans affairs agencies by providing the financial resources necessary to carry out their duties. The legislation follows standard budget procedures by being introduced, referred to a committee, and set for further legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for FY 2026-2027, directly advancing budget appropriations for essential government services.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for FY 2026-2027, directly supporting veteran services and programs through financial resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget National Guard & Reserve

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 862: Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Natural Resources for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which runs through September 30, 2027. It establishes the legal authority for the department to spend the appropriated funds on its designated programs and operations. The legislation is a standard budget measure that does not introduce new policies or change existing departmental functions. It directly impacts the state's financial management of natural resources and the department's ability to carry out its duties during the specified period.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Department of Natural Resources for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly supporting budget appropriations and government spending for essential public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 870: Appropriations: department of labor and economic opportunity; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It establishes the budget amount the department can spend on its programs and operations during that period. The legislation authorizes the department to use these funds for its designated responsibilities and requires proper accounting of the expenditures. This measure directly impacts the department's ability to deliver services to Michigan residents and manage its workforce-related programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for FY 2026-2027, directly supporting budget appropriations and government spending.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides funding to Department of Labor, enabling it to deliver services and programs that benefit workers, though it does not directly change specific labor policies.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 856: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It authorizes the department to spend the appropriated funds on its authorized programs and operations during that period. The legislation establishes the legal framework for distributing and using the budget resources designated for the transportation department.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding to Michigan Department of Transportation for FY 2026-2027, directly supporting budget appropriations for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026-2027, directly supporting transportation infrastructure and operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 819: Property tax: assessments; inapplicability of pop-up to taxable value resulting from interspousal transfers of ownership interests in legal entities; clarify. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).

This bill clarifies Michigan property tax rules by explicitly stating that the "pop-up" tax assessment does not apply when spouses transfer ownership interests in legal entities to one another. It amends the General Property Tax Act to ensure that such transfers between spouses do not trigger a full reassessment of property value, allowing the property to retain its previously established taxable value. The legislation also defines specific conditions under which transfers to trusts and distributions from trusts are exempt from immediate tax value increases, particularly for residential property transferred among close family members. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for correcting taxable value adjustments when ownership transfers are mistakenly not recorded, allowing local tax authorities to make corrections for the current year and up to three prior years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies property tax rules to prevent unnecessary 'pop-up' assessments on interspousal transfers, providing tax relief and fiscal stability for property owners.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 857: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates funding to Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It establishes the legal authority for the department to spend money on its programs and operations during that period. The legislation creates an appropriation act that allows the department to access state funds for its designated responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates funding to state health and human services department, directly advancing budget appropriations for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates funding to Department of Health and Human Services, directly supporting healthcare operations and programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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