Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2025

HB 4801: Property tax: other; reduction in property tax for in-home child care providers; provide for. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7yy.

HB 4801 would exempt property used as a principal residence by licensed in-home childcare providers (family or group child care homes) from Michigan property taxes starting in 2026. To qualify, owners must file an application with their local tax office, proving the property is their primary home and hosts licensed childcare under Michigan law. The exemption applies only to properties where a household member operates a childcare business meeting specific licensing requirements. This change directly affects homeowners running licensed childcare services in their homes, reducing their property tax burden after 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts in-home childcare providers' primary residences from property tax, providing targeted tax relief for small business owners (likely middle income) and aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 9, 2025

HB 4838: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act & repeals sec. 993, art. 5 of 2024 PA 121.

HB 4838 provides supplemental funding to Michigan state departments, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the 2024-2025 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2025). It allocates additional resources to cover budget needs beyond initial appropriations, ensuring continued operations for state services. This bill directly affects state agencies and branches by authorizing specific spending for the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides supplemental funding to state departments and branches for fiscal operations, advancing budget management and service continuity per appropriations language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4872: School aid: supplemental; funding for school mental health and security needs; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1310f.

HB 4872 requires Michigan public schools to receive at least $210 per student annually starting in fiscal year 2026 for mental health and safety programs. It directly affects all public schools in the state by mandating this minimum per-pupil funding level, defined using the standard "membership" calculation from Michigan's school aid law. The bill creates a new funding mechanism within the School Code to address school safety and student mental health needs. This is a concrete policy change that would allocate state funds specifically for these purposes, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates $210/student annual state funding for school mental health/safety programs, directly increasing public school budget allocations for essential services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates $210/student annual funding for school mental health/safety programs, directly increasing education-related support per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates $210/student annual funding for school mental health programs, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4877: School aid: supplemental; funding for at-risk pupils; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1310g.

HB 4877 requires Michigan's legislature to appropriate annual funds starting in fiscal year 2026 for public schools to support at-risk pupils, as defined under existing law. Each school would receive 35% of its base foundation allowance (the standard funding amount under the State School Aid Act) specifically for these students. The bill directly affects all public schools in Michigan by mandating dedicated supplemental funding for at-risk pupils, tied to their existing state funding allocation. This policy change creates a new, recurring funding mechanism for targeted student support beginning in 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual appropriations for at-risk student funding, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education under the School Aid Act.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 35% of base funding for at-risk pupils starting 2026, directly increasing targeted education funding per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4868: School aid: supplemental; funding for English language learners; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1153a.

HB 4868 creates supplemental funding for Michigan school districts to support English language learners (ELLs) starting in the 2026 fiscal year. To qualify, districts must administer the WIDA ACCESS or WIDA Alternate ACCESS proficiency test to ELLs. Funding is distributed based on test scores: 75% of the target foundation allowance for scores 1.0-1.9, 50% for 2.0-2.9, and 35% for 3.0-3.9. This directly affects school districts serving ELLs who meet the assessment requirements under Michigan’s School Code.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates supplemental state funding for ELL programs, increasing public education spending under school aid appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates supplemental funding for ELLs in Michigan schools, directly advancing educational access and resources for this student group through targeted financial support based on proficiency assessments.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds English language learner support in schools, directly providing immigrant services per bill's purpose and assessment requirements for ELLs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Testing & Assessment

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4943: State management: funds; expenditure of public funds for certain unconstitutional purposes; prohibit. Creates new act.

HB 4943 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from using public funds for legal actions that violate Section 12 of the state constitution (which protects equal protection and due process). It directly affects state agencies, cities, counties, and other local entities that manage public funds. The bill's key provision requires all government officials to ensure no state or local money is spent on lawsuits or proceedings conflicting with constitutional rights. This creates a clear legal barrier against government spending on cases deemed unconstitutional under Michigan's foundational law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits public funds for unconstitutional lawsuits, restricting government expenditure on specific legal actions per constitutional requirements.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 16, 2025

HB 4942: State management: funds; certain activities that violate the state constitution; prohibit the expenditure of state or local funds on. Creates new act.

HB 4942 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from using public funds to support legal actions that would violate Michigan’s constitution if the federal government suspends habeas corpus (a legal challenge to unlawful detention). It specifically blocks state/local spending on lawsuits or proceedings that conflict with Article I, Section 12 of Michigan’s 1963 Constitution, which protects individual liberty. The bill applies directly to state agencies, local governments, and officials who manage public funds. It takes effect immediately upon federal suspension of habeas corpus rights, creating a clear financial restriction for government entities.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits state/local fund expenditure on constitution-violating lawsuits, restricting budget allocation for specific legal actions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 208: Veterans: other; Michigan veterans coalition grant program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 207'25

SB 208 creates the Michigan Veterans Coalition Grant Program, which provides state funding to veteran service organizations (VSOs) to support their operations. To qualify, VSOs must certify they provide accredited veteran service officer hours to help veterans access federal benefits like healthcare and financial aid. Grants come from the existing Michigan Veterans Coalition Fund and cover allowable costs directly tied to veteran service operations, such as staffing and outreach. The program requires approval from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and depends on SB 207 becoming law. The bill passed the Senate on June 3, 2025, but remains pending legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates existing state funds from Michigan Veterans Coalition Fund to VSOs for veteran service operations, supporting essential public program funding.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates state funding for VSOs to help veterans access benefits, directly advancing veteran service operations through grants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate Aug 26, 2025

SB 247: Environmental protection: hazardous waste; injection well disposal fee; provide for. Amends sec. 62506a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.62506a).

SB 247 imposes a fee of 0.417 cents per gallon on hazardous waste injected into "class I multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal wells" (special wells serving multiple generators). Owners/operators must pay this fee quarterly, adjusted annually using the Consumer Price Index, and forward revenue to a community fund. Exemptions apply for certain cleanup waste, site cleanups, and specific waste types, requiring written certification from generators. The collected fees fund annual grants to cities and townships hosting these wells, distributed based on the percentage of fees collected from that area.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes fee on hazardous waste injection, directs revenue to community grants for environmental programs, funding essential services through fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentImposes fee on hazardous waste disposal to fund community environmental grants, directly advancing groundwater protection and hazardous waste management per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Hazardous Materials Waste Management

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 17, 2026

HB 5032: School aid: conditions; use of school aid funds for special elections; prohibit Amends sec. 1361 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1361).

HB 5032 amends Michigan's Revised School Code to prohibit using state school aid funds for special elections. It directly affects school districts and local governments that receive state school aid, preventing them from allocating those funds toward special election costs. The bill specifically amends Section 1361 of the School Code (MCL 380.1361) to add this restriction. This change clarifies that school aid funds must be used solely for educational purposes, not for election-related expenses.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesProhibits school aid funds from special elections, restricting budget allocation for non-educational purposes per MCL 380.1361 amendment.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationPrevents diversion of school aid funds to election costs, ensuring funds remain exclusively for educational purposes per the bill's amendment to MCL 380.1361.95% confidence

Tags Elections

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