Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4106

Introduced

2/20/25

Refer

2/20/25

Caption

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for small business payroll; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Impact

The bill is designed to mitigate the effects of a supreme court decision that affects small businesses in Michigan by allowing them to access funds to ease the financial burdens imposed by increased minimum wage requirements and the obligation to provide paid sick leave. Small businesses, defined as those with 25 or fewer employees, are expected to be the primary beneficiaries of this financial assistance. This form of support is crucial for many small enterprises that are trying to adjust to the changing economic landscape resulting from legislative changes.

Summary

House Bill 4106 proposes to make, supplement, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. It focuses on a gross appropriation of $20,000,000, which is intended to support small businesses through the establishment of the 'Mothering Justice Small Business Assistance Fund'. This fund aims to provide financial relief to small businesses impacted by recent legal changes, specifically a ruling related to employee compensation and rights.

Contention

While the bill primarily aims to support small businesses economically, not all stakeholders agree on its approach. Critics may express concerns regarding the funding’s sustainability and the potential for misinformation about eligibility. Additionally, there might be debates about how effective the fund will be in actually aiding those businesses that need support, especially given the limits set on distributions from the fund, which cap at $20,000 per business. Overall, while the intent is to support small businesses, the bill's execution and its long-term implications remain areas of scrutiny.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HB5195

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for food banks; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB4249

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for ambulance providers; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB5194

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for food pantries; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB5070

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for prenatal and infant support program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB4348

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

MI HB4328

Appropriations: supplemental; emergency response funding; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB5429

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the autism navigator program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB4654

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for Baraga County flooding; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB5071

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the violence against women grant; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI SB0185

Appropriations: supplemental; general supplemental; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

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