Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 5083: Liquor: wine; wine tax; eliminate. Amends sec. 301 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1301).

HB 5083 eliminates the state tax on wine sales in Michigan. The bill removes the existing tax rates (13.5 cents per liter for wine under 16% alcohol, 20 cents for higher-alcohol wine) from the Liquor Control Code, which currently applies to wine manufacturers and wholesalers. This change directly affects wine producers, distributors, and retailers by removing their obligation to pay this specific tax. The bill does not alter other provisions related to sacramental wine, mixed spirit drinks, or tax collection procedures.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesEliminates state wine tax, reducing government revenue from excise taxes, directly opposing budget strengthening by cutting a revenue stream.95% confidence

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passed · Michigan · Senate Sep 26, 2025

SB 419: Children: other; rolling average amount for disbursement under the children’s trust fund; increase. Amends sec. 1 of 1982 PA 249 (MCL 21.171).

SB 419 increases the annual disbursement rate from Michigan's Children's Trust Fund from 4.25% to 5% of the fund's 12-quarter rolling average (starting in 2018 if the fund meets a $23.5 million minimum), and raises it further to 8% beginning in 2026. The fund, which supports child abuse prevention and related programs using state tax revenues and other sources, uses a rolling average to smooth out annual fluctuations in value. This change directly affects the amount of money available for children's services each year. The bill does not alter the fund's funding sources or disbursement authorization process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases disbursement rate from Children's Trust Fund (funded by state taxes) to boost funding for child abuse prevention programs.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Nov 4, 2025

HB 5193: Appropriations: omnibus; funding for food assistance program benefits; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 5193 is a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill that allocates state funds to various Michigan departments, agencies, and the judicial and legislative branches. It specifically includes funding for the state's food assistance program benefits, ensuring continued support for eligible residents. The bill creates a comprehensive funding plan covering multiple state operations for the 2025-2026 budget cycle. This procedural bill does not change program rules but provides the necessary financial resources for existing state services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to food assistance program, ensuring continued support for essential public service per appropriations bill language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed both · Michigan · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 4346: Gaming: other; allocation of revenue under the lawful internet gaming act to the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund; remove cap. Amends sec. 15 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.315). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4347'25

HB 4346 redirects revenue from Michigan's lawful internet gaming programs to the Michigan Agriculture Equine Industry Development Fund and removes the existing spending limit on these funds. This bill directly affects the state's horse and agricultural industries by providing them with potentially increased funding for development initiatives. The key provision changes a 2019 law (MCL 432.315) to allow all allocated gaming revenue - previously subject to a cap - to flow into the equine fund without restriction. The bill is currently pending in the House Rules Committee after being reported with a substitute amendment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects gaming revenue to equine fund without cap, increasing dedicated funding for agriculture development under budget reallocation.85% confidence

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signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 699: Land use: farmland and open space; expenditures for administrative costs in the agricultural preservation fund; modify. Amends sec. 36202 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36202). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0685'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0688'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0690'25

SB 699 increases the annual cap on administrative spending from $1.4 million to $1.7 million for managing Michigan's Agriculture Preservation Fund. This fund supports farmland protection programs, directly affecting the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (as fund administrator), local governments receiving grants, and farmers seeking land preservation. The bill specifies that after covering administrative costs ($1.7M max annually) and local government grants, any remaining funds over $5 million can be used to purchase farmland development rights or conservation easements. These changes clarify how fund money is allocated, ensuring resources directly support farmland preservation efforts under existing state policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases admin budget cap for Agriculture Preservation Fund to ensure program funding continuity, directly supporting fiscal management of essential farmland protection programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases funding cap for Agriculture Preservation Fund, directly advancing farmland conservation and land use protection under environmental policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

in committee · Michigan · House Dec 2, 2025

HB 5295: Appropriations: grants and transfers; state administrative board limitations; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1921 PA 2 (MCL 17.3). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5294'25

HB 5295 modifies Michigan's State Administrative Board's authority over state funds. It restricts the board from transferring appropriations to the general fund or using funds for purposes not designated by the legislature. The bill allows internal fund transfers within a department but requires the budget director to notify legislative appropriations committees first, with a 6-session-day or 30-calendar-day deadline for committee approval. It also prohibits transfers involving specific funds like the Strategic Outreach Reserve or Critical Industry Program funds. The changes aim to clarify administrative oversight while maintaining legislative control over budget allocations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestricts unauthorized fund transfers, requiring legislative approval to promote fiscal accountability and prevent misuse of appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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signed · Michigan · Senate Oct 8, 2025

SB 578: Highways: bridges; movable bridge fund; modify and create neighborhood roads fund. Amends sec. 11g of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661g) & adds sec. 13c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4180'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4183'25, HB 4951'25, HB 4961'25, HB 4968'25

SB 578 creates a new Neighborhood Roads Fund to support maintenance of local neighborhood streets and modifies the existing Movable Bridge Fund to improve bridge infrastructure funding. The bill changes how these funds are managed and allocated, directly affecting local governments responsible for road and bridge upkeep. Key provisions include establishing dedicated funding sources for neighborhood roads and adjusting eligibility rules for bridge repair projects. These changes clarify state funding streams for community infrastructure without altering tax rates or new construction policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated Neighborhood Roads Fund and modifies Movable Bridge Fund, allocating state budget for essential infrastructure maintenance and local government support.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates Neighborhood Roads Fund for local street maintenance and modifies Movable Bridge Fund to improve infrastructure funding, directly advancing transportation infrastructure investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2025

HB 4802: Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental payments to rural districts; provide for. Amends sec. 11 & 22d of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1622d).

HB 4802 allocates over $12.8 million in supplemental funding for Michigan's rural school districts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It creates two distinct funding streams: $3.89 million for districts with fewer than 250 students and specific geographic isolation (e.g., Upper Peninsula locations >30 miles from other schools or island districts), and $8.38 million for districts with low population density (<10 pupils per square mile) or large land area (>250 square miles). Eligible districts must meet defined criteria, and funds are distributed based on financial need through a cooperative spending plan developed with intermediate superintendents. The bill amends existing school aid appropriation language (sections 11 and 22d of the State School Aid Act) to implement these targeted payments.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $12.8M supplemental funding to rural school districts, advancing public education spending under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $12.8M supplemental funding to rural school districts for 2025-2026, explicitly strengthening school aid for underserved areas per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 77: 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: SB 76'25

SB 77 allocates $6.7 million from the general fund to implement mobile panic alert systems in all public and nonpublic schools for the 2024-2025 school year, as required by existing law (MCL 380.1308c). The funds are designated as a "work project" with unspent balances carrying forward to 2025-2026, aiming for full system implementation by September 30, 2027. This bill specifically addresses school safety funding without creating new requirements, directly affecting Michigan schools' ability to meet existing panic alert system mandates. The allocation is part of broader education funding under Section 11 of the State School Aid Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $6.7M from general fund for school safety systems, funding essential public program without new taxes or spending increases.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $6.7M from general fund for school safety systems (panic alerts), directly funding school infrastructure under education financing per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding School Safety

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passed both · Michigan · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 4157: Education: examinations; pilot programs for a state-administered assessment system; create. Amends secs. 11, 104, 104b & 104c of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.) & adds sec. 104d. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4158'25

HB 4157 creates a pilot program for a state-administered assessment system in Michigan public schools, replacing the current M-STEP testing. It requires item analysis for all tests (showing which questions students answered correctly and common mistakes) and mandates that districts use only student enrollment data from the time of testing when calculating school performance scores. The bill allocates $500,000 for an online tool to provide secure, immediate access to student-level assessment data for educators and parents. This bill directly affects public school districts receiving state aid and their students in grades 11-12, as it modifies assessment requirements under the State School Aid Act.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500,000 for state assessment tool, funding an education program under appropriations.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state assessment pilot with $500k funding, requires item analysis for transparency, and mandates data use improvements to enhance educational assessment quality.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $500,000 for secure online tool to access student data, enhancing data privacy and cybersecurity for educational assessments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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