Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4423

Introduced

5/1/25

Refer

5/1/25

Caption

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the county veteran service fund emergency relief program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Impact

The enactment of HB 4423 is poised to significantly impact state laws concerning the allocation of funds for veteran services. By mandating funding specifically for county veteran service operations, the bill is designed to ensure that counties maintain financial support for programs aimed at serving veterans, including advocacy and assistance efforts. This could address and help mitigate funding discrepancies that may arise due to previous reallocations by the department, thus holding counties harmless from potential losses in grant funding.

Summary

House Bill 4423 is an appropriation bill that aims to adjust and consolidate funding for various state departments, agencies, and essential operations related to the judicial and legislative branches for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Specifically, the bill allocates a total gross appropriation of $3,666,900 to be used primarily for the County Veteran Service Fund emergency relief program. The proposed funding is crucial as it seeks to provide necessary resources to veteran services at the county level, which is vital for many veterans, service members, and their dependents.

Contention

While the bill generally garners support for directing financial resources to veterans' services, it may face scrutiny regarding the appropriations process and the effectiveness of fund distribution. Critics might raise concerns about whether the funding will adequately address the unique needs of veterans in different counties, particularly in light of varying local service capacities and the potential for inefficiencies in how funds are managed and spent. Additionally, debates may emerge about the overall state budget priorities and whether enough funding is directed to veterans compared to other state needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

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 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 HB4654

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for Baraga County flooding; 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 HB4106

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

MI SB0765

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for a menopause navigator program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

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MD HB390

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MD HB350

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MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

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PA SB160

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PA SB280

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To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.