Budget & Taxes

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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in committee · Michigan · House Mar 12, 2025

HB 4199: Education: financing; funding for mobile panic alert system in schools; provide for. Amends sec. 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611) & adds sec. 97n. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4198'25

HB 4199 allocates $6.7 million from the general fund for public and nonpublic schools to implement mobile panic alert systems, as required by existing law (MCL 380.1308c). The funds are designated as a "work project" for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, with unspent amounts carried forward to 2025-2026. Schools must complete installation of these systems by September 30, 2027. The bill directly affects all schools covered by Michigan's revised school code, providing dedicated funding for emergency alert infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6.7M from general fund for school panic alert systems, directly funding essential safety program through budget appropriations95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $6.7M for school panic alert systems, directly funding safety infrastructure mandated by law to protect students and staff.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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failed · Michigan · Senate Mar 20, 2025

SB 56: School aid: supplemental; school aid supplemental; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 236 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1836) & adds sec. 201i.

SB 56 adds specific funding allocations to Michigan's School Aid Act for fiscal years 2024-2025. It appropriates $100 from the state school aid fund for public schools, $3.3 million from coronavirus recovery funds for community college academic catch-up programs (for fiscal year 2023-2024 only), and $100 from the general fund for higher education purposes. These provisions directly affect public schools, community colleges, and higher education institutions by providing targeted funding for educational programs. The bill also updates constitutional spending estimates for school aid and higher education funding totals for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $100 from state school aid fund and $3.3M from recovery funds for education, directly increasing budget allocations to public schools and colleges.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $100 for public schools, $3.3M for community college programs, and $100 for higher education, directly increasing funding for educational institutions per bill's summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education School Funding Student Financial Aid

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passed · Michigan · Senate Mar 19, 2025

SB 83: School aid: other; future educator student teacher stipend program; modify. Amends sec. 27c of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1627c).

SB 83 allocates $30 million from the state school aid fund and $20 million from the educator fellowship fund for the 2024-2025 school year to create a stipend program for student teachers in Michigan. Eligible student teachers must be enrolled in approved teacher training programs, working in a school district or qualifying public preschool program, and not yet employed as a full teacher. The program provides up to $9,600 per semester directly to student teachers through their training programs, with priority given to those receiving Pell Grants if funds are limited. This affects student teachers pursuing certification and their educator preparation programs, aiming to support their classroom experience during training.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $50M from existing state funds to create a stipend program for student teachers, directly funding public education through budget execution.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $50M for student teacher stipends, directly funding educator training and retention programs to strengthen teacher pipeline.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 4327: Civil procedure: civil actions; false claims act; enact. Creates new act.

House Bill 4327 proposes a new "false claims act" to establish civil penalties and remedies against individuals or entities that knowingly present false or fraudulent claims to obtain money, property, or services from the state or local governments. The bill defines what constitutes a false claim and outlines specific prohibited acts, such as making false records or conspiring to defraud. It imposes civil penalties ranging from $6,000 to $12,000, plus up to three times the damages sustained by the government. The bill also includes provisions to protect individuals who report such false claims and allows private citizens to initiate actions under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPrevents fraud in state fund claims, protecting budget integrity and promoting fiscal responsibility through civil penalties for false claims against government funds.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 265: Transportation: funds; maintenance of nonmotorized transportation infrastructure; provide for. Amends sec. 10k of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.660k).

Senate Bill 265 amends the law governing the Michigan Transportation Fund, affecting how the State Transportation Department, counties, cities, and villages allocate funds. The bill mandates that at least 1% of these funds must be expended on constructing, improving, maintaining, or repairing nonmotorized transportation infrastructure, explicitly stating that "maintaining" does not include snow removal. It broadens the definition of qualified nonmotorized facilities and allows the 1% spending requirement to be met as an average over a 10-year period. Additionally, the bill requires these government entities to develop 5-year programs for nonmotorized facility improvements and consult with other jurisdictions on related projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure, reallocating existing budget toward public infrastructure without tax changes.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure, promoting walking/biking to reduce vehicle emissions and pollution, directly supporting environmental conservation goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates 1% of transportation funds for nonmotorized infrastructure (bike paths, walkways), explicitly advancing sustainable transportation funding per bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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