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Michigan House Bill HB5621
Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session
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Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB5621

Introduced
2/26/26  

Caption

Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2027-2028; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Impact

One of the primary implications of HB 5621 involves how appropriations are managed and implemented within the various branches of Michigan's state government. By centralizing and clearly delineating appropriations for different departments and agencies, the bill aims to foster more efficient government spending, albeit under significantly limited financial resources. This could lead to challenges in meeting the operational needs of state and local governments, as funding levels are critically low. The absence of funds directed to local units of government is likely to raise concerns about their capacity to operate effectively and maintain essential services.

Summary

House Bill 5621 proposes the appropriation and allocation of funds for various state departments, agencies, and branches of government for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2028. The total gross appropriation in the bill is stated to be a mere $100, with no significant funding allocations to local units of government, indicating a particularly constrained budget environment. The bill is designed to supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations that allow for better financial management across state entities while also establishing conditions under which these appropriations are to be utilized.

Contention

Debate around HB 5621 may arise from its starkly limited funding and the implications thereof for local governmental entities. While advocates for fiscal restraint may support the bill due to its emphasis on financial responsibility, critics could highlight the dangers of severely restricted appropriations on local governance and community services. This aspect could provoke discussions that question the balance between maintaining a viable state budget and ensuring that local governments are sufficiently funded to address the needs of their citizens.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HB5619

Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB5620

Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI SB0162

Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB4706

Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI SB0878

Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0877'26

MI HB5627

Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2027-2028; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB5626

Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI SB0879

Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB5623

Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI SB0880

Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Similar Bills

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MD SB282

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

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MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

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