Budget & Taxes

passed · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 173: Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 173 is a budget bill that allocates $4.18 billion in state funding for Michigan government operations during fiscal year 2025-2026. It provides specific appropriations for state departments including the Attorney General’s office, Treasury, Civil Rights, and other executive branch agencies. The funding covers salaries, programs like child support enforcement, and operational costs, sourced from state general funds, federal revenue, and transfers between state departments. This bill directly affects how Michigan state agencies will operate and spend money during the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $4.18B for state operations, funding departments and public services like child support enforcement, aligning with fiscal responsibility and program funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate May 15, 2025

SB 308: Individual income tax: credit; working parent tax credit and advanced monthly payments of that credit; create and provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 272b.

Senate Bill 308 creates a new refundable "working parent tax credit" for eligible taxpayers in Michigan, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2025. This credit provides $5,500 per qualified dependent aged four or younger, for taxpayers with a household income not exceeding 150% of the state median income. The bill also establishes a program for the Department to issue monthly advance payments of this credit to qualified taxpayers. However, taxpayers enrolled in an Rx Kids program are not eligible for this credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refundable tax credit ($5,500 per dependent) for lower/middle-income working parents, directly providing tax relief and increasing disposable income for eligible households.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides $5,500 per qualifying dependent via refundable tax credit, directly supporting working parents' financial stability and workforce participation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 177: Appropriations: department of licensing and regulatory affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 177 allocates $626.86 million in state funding for Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (DLRA) for fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill specifies funding for DLRA operations, the Public Service Commission ($45.4 million), and the Liquor Control Commission ($3.5 million), drawn from state general funds, liquor license fees, marijuana regulatory funds, and other dedicated revenue streams. It does not create new policies but authorizes the expenditure of existing appropriations to maintain current regulatory services. The funding directly supports DLRA staff, licensing enforcement, and oversight of industries like healthcare, construction, and alcohol sales.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $626.86M for DLRA operations and commissions, authorizing existing appropriations without tax changes or defunding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 178: Appropriations: department of insurance and financial services; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 178 is a funding bill that allocates $77.29 million for Michigan's Department of Insurance and Financial Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific budget line items for department operations, insurance regulation, consumer protection services, and information technology systems. The funding comes primarily from fees collected by the department (like insurance licensing fees and bank fees), with minor federal and interdepartmental support. This bill does not create new regulations or policies but ensures the department has the resources to continue its existing oversight of insurance companies and financial services within Michigan.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $77.29M from existing fees to fund department operations, insurance regulation, and consumer protection services, supporting fiscal management of state budget.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 14, 2025

SB 176: Appropriations: department of state police; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 176 appropriates $986.6 million for Michigan's Department of State Police for fiscal year 2025-2026, funding current operations and services. It directly affects the state police agency by allocating resources for core functions like forensic science ($51.7 million), criminal justice information ($29.9 million), trooper training ($5 million), and school safety programs. Key provisions detail specific funding amounts for classified positions, equipment, and specialized units including biometrics, forensic labs, and 911 administration. This is a routine budget bill providing necessary funding for existing state police programs, not creating new policies or services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $986.6M for state police operations, directly funding core public safety services through appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 175: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 175 is a funding bill that allocates $291.5 million for Michigan's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly provides funding for Michigan National Guard operations (including training and facilities), veterans service agencies (through county grants and administration), and veterans homes (like Chesterfield, Grand Rapids, and Jacobetti facilities). The bill specifies funding sources including federal military revenues, state general funds, and special revenue streams like veterans license plate fees. This appropriation act does not create new programs but authorizes existing department spending for staffing, operations, and capital maintenance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $291.5M for military/veterans services through state appropriations, directly funding essential public programs under budget management.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $291.5M for veterans' services, National Guard operations, and veterans homes (Chesterfield, Grand Rapids, Jacobetti), directly funding programs without cuts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Memorials & Recognition National Guard & Reserve Veteran Housing

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 170: Appropriations: judiciary; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 170 is a budget bill that allocates $393.39 million in state funds to support Michigan's judiciary for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly funds court operations, including the Supreme Court ($102.8 million), Court of Appeals ($27.7 million), and judicial salaries for approximately 591 judges across all courts. Key provisions include funding for court administration, problem-solving courts, technology systems, and specialized programs like foster care review and drug treatment courts. The bill specifies exact amounts for each judicial branch and program without changing existing laws or creating new policies. This is a routine funding measure for the state's court system, not a substantive policy change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $393M to judiciary funding court operations and public services, directly advancing state budget appropriations for essential government functions.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds problem-solving courts and drug treatment programs, aligning with criminal justice reform goals to reduce recidivism and improve rehabilitation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Judges

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 165: Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 165 is a funding bill that allocates $166.4 million in state general funds for Michigan's Department of Education during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific appropriations for key programs including special education services ($9.8 million), Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind ($19.4 million), and departmental operations like information technology ($4.9 million). The bill directs state funds to cover salaries, program operations, and essential services across education departments, with additional support from federal and private revenue sources. It directly affects state education programs and administrative functions, ensuring funding continuity for existing services without creating new policies.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $166.4M for essential education programs including special education and school operations, directly funding public services per appropriations purpose.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $166.4M to Michigan DOE including $9.8M for special ed, $19.4M for schools for deaf/blind, and operations, directly funding education programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates $4.9M for departmental information technology operations, directly funding technology infrastructure within education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget School Funding Special Education

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passed both · Michigan · House May 29, 2025

HB 4287: Individual income tax: deductions; certain broadband expansion grants; deduct from taxable income. Amends secs. 30, 623 & 815 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30 et seq.).

HB 4287 modifies Michigan's individual income tax code to adjust deductions for retirement and pension benefits. It increases the maximum deductible amount for retirement income to $42,240 for single filers and $84,480 for joint filers, with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. This change directly affects Michigan taxpayers who receive retirement or pension benefits, allowing them to reduce their taxable income by a larger portion of those benefits while maintaining specific eligibility rules. The bill does not alter other tax provisions or include broadband-related funding as referenced in its title.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases retirement income deductions, providing tax relief to retirees by lowering taxable income and expanding eligibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Pensions

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in committee · Michigan · House Dec 16, 2025

HB 4424: Corporate income tax: credits; credit for use of sustainable aviation fuel; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 287 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 678. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4425'25

House Bill 4424 proposes a new corporate income tax credit for businesses that produce or blend sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within Michigan. Qualified taxpayers can claim a credit of $1.50 per gallon for SAF produced or blended in the state and sold for use in aircraft departing from Michigan airports. This credit can increase up to $2.00 per gallon based on the SAF's life-cycle greenhouse gas emission reductions. If the credit amount exceeds a company's tax liability, the difference will be refunded.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides corporate tax credit for SAF production, directly reducing tax liability for qualifying businesses under state tax code, advancing fiscal incentives for economic activity.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel production, promoting renewable energy use and reducing emissions per bill's tax incentive structure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentTax credit incentivizes SAF production with emission reduction bonuses, directly reducing aviation GHG emissions per bill's credit structure and subject classification.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, directly promoting sustainable aviation - a transportation infrastructure component - aligning with 'promotes sustainable transportation' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Climate Change Airports

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