Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · House Jun 4, 2025

HJR J: State finance: budgets; limits for state spending; provide for, and provide for taxpayer refunds. Amends sec. 28, art. IX of the state constitution.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Michigan's budget rules (Article IX, Section 28), directly affecting how the state sets annual spending limits. It replaces current spending caps with a new formula tying budget growth to inflation, population changes, and voter-approved revenue increases. Any state revenue exceeding this calculated limit must be refunded to taxpayers via law. The amendment modifies how the legislature calculates yearly spending authority, requiring excess funds to flow back to citizens rather than remaining in the state budget.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates taxpayer refunds for excess revenue exceeding spending cap, providing direct tax relief per constitutional amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Government Spending Revenue State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 4562: Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4562 allocates funding for Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides the necessary budget to cover the department's operating expenses during that period. This is a routine budget bill that directs state funds to a specific agency, not a policy change affecting residents or new programs. The bill was introduced on June 5, 2025, and referred to the Appropriations Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates routine funding for Michigan's Health & Human Services department, advancing state budget appropriations without policy changes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates funding for Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services operations, supporting existing healthcare services through routine budget appropriations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 10, 2025

HB 4574: Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

HB 4574 is a funding bill that allocates state budget money to Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the 2025-2026 fiscal year (ending September 30, 2026). It directly affects the department by providing the financial resources needed to operate its programs and services during that period. The bill establishes specific funding amounts for the department's budget, authorizing expenditures for its ongoing functions. As an appropriations act, it focuses solely on funding allocation without changing policies or regulations. This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state budget funds to Michigan's Department of Agriculture for FY2025-2026, directly supporting fiscal management and program funding per appropriations act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · House Jun 11, 2025

HB 4592: Individual income tax: deductions; deduction for all compensation earned by a taxpayer 17 years of age or younger; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).

HB 4592 would create a new tax deduction for Michigan taxpayers aged 17 or younger, allowing them to subtract their earned income (such as wages from a part-time job) from their taxable income. This directly affects minor workers in Michigan who earn income through employment. The bill amends Michigan's tax code to add this deduction under existing provisions for other types of income, reducing the amount of income subject to state income tax. The change would lower tax bills for qualifying young workers but does not alter other tax rules or create new government programs. (Note: This bill is currently in committee and has not been enacted.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax deduction for minor workers, reducing taxable income and lowering tax burden for lower-income earners per tax relief indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 164: Appropriations: department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

SB 164 is a procedural appropriations bill that allocates funding for Michigan's fictional "Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential" for fiscal year 2025-2026. It provides a total of $756.2 million, including $670.8 million for early childhood education programs (like child care licensing and Head Start), $11.8 million for higher education initiatives (including student financial aid), and $60 million for one-time programs like college support services. The funding comes primarily from the state general fund, with additional support from federal and private sources. This bill does not create new policies or affect specific individuals - it simply authorizes how existing state funds will be spent on these education-related services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $756.2M for early childhood education and higher education programs, directly increasing public service funding per appropriations bill.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates $756.2M including $670.8M for early childhood education and $11.8M for higher education student aid, directly funding educational programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Early Childhood Student Financial Aid

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passed · Michigan · Senate May 13, 2025

SB 167: Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

SB 167 allocates approximately $2.41 billion in state funds to Michigan's public universities for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for each institution, including base operations, operational increases, and costs related to the North American Indian tuition waiver program. It details funding sources, with the majority coming from the state general fund. This appropriation directly affects all public universities in Michigan by setting their state funding levels for the upcoming year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $2.41B state funds to public universities for 2025-2026, directly increasing higher education appropriations from state general fund.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2.41B in state funds to Michigan public universities for 2025-26, specifying institutional funding levels and operational increases, directly advancing higher education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 22, 2025

HB 4348: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for purses and supplements; modify. Creates appropriation act.

House Bill 4348 is an appropriations act for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. This bill proposes to allocate, supplement, adjust, and consolidate state funds for various state departments and agencies, as well as the judicial and legislative branches. It includes provisions that establish specific conditions on how these appropriations can be spent and expended. This legislation directly impacts the financial operations and funding levels of numerous state government entities for the upcoming fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates supplemental appropriations for state departments, allocating funds to maintain operations and programs without tax changes or defunding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Jun 25, 2025

SB 442: Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption for certain nonprofit housing property; modify. Amends sec. 7kk of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7kk).

SB 442 creates a new state-level process for charitable nonprofit housing organizations to obtain property tax exemptions on specific residential properties (like single-family homes, duplexes, or small multi-unit buildings). Organizations must apply to the state tax commission, which has 60 days to approve or deny the exemption. If approved, the exemption lasts 3-5 years (depending on property type) or ends sooner if the property is occupied by an income-eligible person (family income ≤120% of statewide median) or transferred. The bill modifies existing rules to shift from local resolution-based exemptions to a centralized state application system.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax exemptions for nonprofits housing income-eligible residents (≤120% median income), reducing their tax burden to support affordable housing affordability.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax exemptions for nonprofit housing, reducing costs to expand affordable housing options through state-level process for nonprofits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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passed · Michigan · Senate Jun 10, 2025

SB 132: Individual income tax: credit; credit for donations to endowment fund of community foundations; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 261.

SB 132 creates a tax credit for Michigan taxpayers who donate to the endowment funds of qualifying community foundations. It directly affects individual income tax filers who make eligible contributions to these community foundations. The bill amends Michigan's tax code (MCL 206.1-206.847) by adding Section 261, allowing donors to reduce their state tax liability by a percentage of their donation. This is a concrete policy change that provides a financial incentive for charitable giving to community foundations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing state tax liability for donations to community foundations, directly modifying tax code to incentivize charitable giving and provide tax relief.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · Michigan · House Jul 22, 2025

HB 4737: Corporate income tax: rate; incremental rollback of rate to 4.25%; provide for. Amends sec. 623 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.623).

HB 4737 gradually reduces Michigan's corporate income tax rate over time. It sets a schedule where the rate starts at 6.0% for business activity before October 1, 2025, then steps down to 5.5% in 2025-2026, 5.25% in 2026-2027, 5.0% in 2027-2028, 4.75% in 2028-2029, 4.5% in 2029-2030, and finally 4.25% starting October 1, 2030. The bill directly affects corporations conducting business in Michigan, applying these changing rates to their taxable income base. It does not alter the tax base calculations or other provisions of the corporate income tax code.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGradual corporate tax rate reduction from 6.0% to 4.25% provides tax relief for businesses, directly advancing tax policy under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Incentives

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