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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 609: Industrial Hemp: administration; administration of industrial hemp program; modify. Amends sec. 107 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29107).

SB 609 creates a dedicated "industrial hemp fund" within Michigan's state treasury to manage fees and funding for the state's industrial hemp program. It specifies that fees from hemp licensing (under Section 511) and other sources must be deposited into this fund, with money carrying over annually instead of lapsing. The bill requires the state Department to administer the fund and use it to operate the hemp program, but sets a clear end date: all remaining funds must transfer to the agriculture licensing fund by October 1, 2026. This bill modifies the financial administration of Michigan's hemp program without changing hemp cultivation rules or directly affecting growers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated hemp fund with annual carryover, ensuring fiscal responsibility for program operations without lapsing funds.95% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 2, 2025

HB 5286: Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; environmental brownfield redevelopment program; modify. Amends secs. 19608a, 19608b, 19609, 19610, 19610a, 19611, 19612, 19613, 20108b & 21506a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.19608a et seq.) & adds pt. 192.

HB 5286 establishes a formal brownfield redevelopment grant and revolving loan program under Michigan's environmental law. The program provides funding to local governments (counties, cities, townships) for eligible cleanup and redevelopment activities at contaminated properties, including environmental assessments, site remediation, and demolition. Projects must demonstrate measurable economic benefits (like job creation or tax revenue) and environmental benefits (advancing cleanup standards), with grants/loans capped at $2 million per project. Applicants must prove financial capability, show compliance with environmental laws, and avoid being responsible for the site's contamination. The program draws from existing funds like the Clean Michigan Initiative Bond Fund and the State Brownfield Redevelopment Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes state-funded grant/loan program for brownfield redevelopment, allocating budget resources to stimulate economic growth and tax revenue through cleanup projects.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentFunds brownfield cleanup requiring environmental benefits, advancing remediation standards to protect natural resources and reduce contamination.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires projects to demonstrate job creation as a measurable economic benefit, directly advancing employment opportunities through redevelopment funding.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Hazardous Materials

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Sep 18, 2025

SB 571: Occupations: licensing fees; increasing fees collected under this act; provide authority for. Amends sec. 5 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2205).

SB 571 amends Michigan's State License Fee Act to allow the licensing department to increase occupational licensing fees each fiscal year by a percentage equal to the average wage increase for classified civil service employees. This directly affects licensed professionals (such as doctors, contractors, and other regulated occupations) who pay these fees. The key mechanism requires the department to set new fee amounts annually based on government employee wage trends, with increases effective immediately for that fiscal year and used as the basis for future adjustments. The department must also submit the proposed fee schedule to budget officials and legislative committees by August 1 each year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAnnual fee increases tied to civil service wage hikes directly boost state revenue, supporting budget stability without tax relief or defunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Tags Licensing

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 3, 2026

SB 26: Traffic control: driver license; reference to fire protection fund in the natural resources and environmental protection act; remove. Amends sec. 52706 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.52706).

SB 26 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to clarify rules for public agencies managing municipal forestland sold under specific state land programs. It requires public agencies to use such land only for forestry or recreation, and if sold later, mandates a public hearing and specifies that 50% of sale proceeds must go to the state treasury (first $18 million to the general fund, excess to the fire protection fund). This directly affects public agencies like municipalities or school districts that own forestland previously acquired for recreational or forestry purposes. The bill updates procedural requirements for land sales and fund distribution without changing the core purpose of the land use.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects 50% of municipal forestland sale proceeds to state treasury (first $18M to general fund, excess to fire protection fund), promoting fiscal responsibility in budget allocation.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates forestry/recreation use of municipal forestland and directs 50% sale proceeds to environmental funds, conserving natural resources per amended Natural Resources Act.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Forestry Public Lands

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 4, 2025

SB 59: School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amend secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e.

SB 59 adjusts how Michigan school districts count students enrolled in approved work-based learning programs for state funding purposes. It modifies the "membership" calculation (used to determine school funding) to ensure these students are included in district counts, rather than being excluded under current rules. This change directly affects school districts and public school academies that operate or enroll students in work-based learning programs. The bill adds a new provision (Section 61e) to clarify that students in such programs must be counted in membership for funding, aligning with their educational placement. This ensures consistent funding for districts supporting these students' learning experiences.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdjusts school funding calculations to include work-based learning students, ensuring full state aid allocation for eligible districts, directly increasing school aid appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnsures work-based learning students count toward school funding, preventing underfunding of districts serving these students and strengthening educational program access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 25, 2025

HB 4106: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for small business payroll; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4106 creates a supplemental appropriation act to fund small business payroll assistance programs for Michigan's fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It allocates state funds specifically for small business payroll support, directly affecting state agencies administering these programs. The bill establishes funding conditions and outlines how these supplemental funds may be spent within the state budget framework. This is a procedural appropriations bill focused on financing existing small business support initiatives, not on creating new policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates supplemental appropriation for small business payroll program, directly funding state budget allocation for economic support within fiscal framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 108: Economic development: downtown development authorities; certain requirements for initial assessed value; modify. Amends sec. 201 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4201).

SB 108 amends Michigan's Tax Increment Financing Act to adjust how the "initial assessed value" is calculated for downtown development authorities. It specifically modifies the baseline property value used to determine tax increments for certain municipalities with historical circumstances, such as small cities with expired development plans or areas later designated as Renaissance Zones. The bill affects downtown development authorities and municipalities using tax increment financing in these specific scenarios. The key change ensures initial assessed value calculations account for past plan expirations or Renaissance Zone exemptions, maintaining a consistent baseline for tax increment calculations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends Tax Increment Financing Act to adjust baseline property value calculations, facilitating municipal use of TIF for economic development funding without increasing taxes or reducing public funds.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 4112: Economic development: Michigan economic growth authority; definition of new construction under the Michigan economic growth authority act; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1995 PA 24 (MCL 207.803). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4111'25

HB 4112 amends the Michigan Economic Growth Authority Act to adjust the definition of "authorized business" for tax credit eligibility. The bill allows businesses to count jobs created or maintained by related entities - such as subsidiaries, affiliated businesses, or employee leasing companies - as qualifying for tax credits, without requiring the business itself to directly create or retain those jobs. This change directly affects businesses applying for economic development tax credits under the program, particularly those using third-party employment arrangements. The amendment provides greater flexibility for businesses to meet job creation or retention requirements while maintaining eligibility for tax credits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit eligibility for economic development by allowing related entities' jobs to count, increasing business incentives under tax credit programs.92% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 4143: Corporate income tax: revenue distribution; earmark to the Michigan transportation fund; provide for. Amends sec. 695 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.695).

HB 4143 changes how Michigan allocates corporate income tax revenue. Starting in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, it directs $500 million annually to county road commissions and $500 million to cities/villages for local road projects. After 2026, all corporate tax revenue from this source will fund the Michigan Transportation Fund, which distributes money for state transportation projects. This directly affects local governments receiving road funding and state budget allocations for transportation infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects $500M annually to transportation funds for road projects, ensuring dedicated tax revenue allocation for infrastructure, aligning with funding essential public services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects $500M annually to local road projects and state transportation fund, explicitly earmarking corporate tax revenue for transportation infrastructure funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Revenue Transportation Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 6, 2025

HB 4172: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for bird flu testing; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4172 provides supplemental state funding for bird flu testing in Michigan for the 2025 fiscal year. It directly affects state health and agriculture departments by allocating resources to support testing efforts for avian influenza in poultry. The bill creates a specific appropriation to cover these testing costs without changing existing laws or creating new requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates specific supplemental appropriation for essential public health testing, directly advancing budget allocation for critical state services without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds bird flu testing for public health, directly supporting state health department's pandemic response through supplemental appropriation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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