Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB5624

Introduced
2/26/26  

Caption

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

Impact

The passing of HB 5624 would directly affect the financial planning and operations of various state government sectors. By providing specific appropriations for departments such as the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Department of Corrections, and the Judiciary, the bill ensures that each department can fulfill its mandates. However, the bill specifies that total spending from state sources is limited, which could lead to scrutiny over how funds are allocated among the different departments. This could also steer discussions around efficiency and prioritization of state resources, influencing future budget-related legislation.

Summary

House Bill 5624 is designed to adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies, including the judicial and legislative branches for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. The main focus of the bill is on the allocation and management of state funds, totaling $400 for the purpose of ensuring that these departments have the necessary financial resources to operate effectively during the specified fiscal period. This bill serves as a framework for state spending and is essential for maintaining government operations across Michigan.

Contention

While HB 5624 aims to create a structured approach to state funding, there could be debates regarding the adequacy of the allocated funds and whether they meet the growing demands of state services. Critics might argue that a total appropriation of $400 is disproportionately low, potentially neglecting critical areas that require substantial funding. The bill does not provide financial distributions to local units of government, which could further fuel discussions about the state's financial responsibility towards local governance and community development.

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Additionally, the bill's reliance on existing acts, like the management and budget act of 1984, might generate discussions around the relevance and adaptability of older frameworks in today's context. Stakeholders may raise concerns regarding budget transparency and efficiency as it relates to the new appropriations outlined in the bill. Overall, the reception of HB 5624 will likely depend on the perspectives of various departments and public interest groups concerning the importance of adequate state funding.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HB5623

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

MI SB0876

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

MI SB0184

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.

MI HB5622

Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

MI HB5625

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

MI SB0182

Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2025-2026; 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 HB5627

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

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MD SB282

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

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PA SB160

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, 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; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB280

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, 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; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB1161

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.