This bill amends the Michigan Trust Fund Act by updating its title and section 2, while also adding new sections 11a and 11b. The amendments include the establishment of a new "public safety and violence prevention fund," which will be funded through various sources, including general sales tax revenues and donations. The state treasurer is tasked with managing the fund, ensuring that any unspent money at the end of the fiscal year remains in the fund. The bill outlines specific allocations from this fund, including 6.5% for a grant program aimed at addressing community violence and 2% for the crime victim's rights fund.

Additionally, the bill sets forth guidelines for distributing the remaining funds to cities, villages, and townships based on their violent crime rates. It includes provisions for reducing distributions to municipalities that do not show a decrease in violent crime rates over specified periods. The bill also prohibits the use of funds for certain purposes, such as acquiring tactical vehicles or facial recognition technology, and establishes criteria for how municipalities can utilize the funds received. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of House Bill No. 4231.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 12.252