Environment

SB 172 is a funding bill that allocates over $636 million to Michigan's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides budget authority for DNR operations, including state parks, wildlife programs, and Great Lakes restoration, funded through state general funds, federal grants, and special revenue accounts like park fees and hunting licenses. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for key areas such as department administration, invasive species control, and public outreach programs. This is a routine budget appropriation, not a policy change, directly affecting DNR's ability to manage natural resources and public facilities.

SB 181 is a routine appropriations bill that allocates $1.03 billion in funding for Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific funding levels for department operations, including water resources programs, environmental investigations, and administrative support, with $187.4 million coming from the state general fund. The bill directs how existing state and federal funds, along with revenue from environmental fees and special funds (like the Great Lakes protection fund), will be spent. As a procedural budget measure, it does not create new policy but enables the department to operate within its established responsibilities.