This bill proposes appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, totaling $71,000,000. It includes specific allocations for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, which receives $1,000,000, and the Department of Health and Human Services, which is allocated $70,000,000. The bill outlines one-time appropriations, including $1,000,000 for the Fair Food Network's Double Up Food Bucks program, $50,000,000 for an emergency assistance fund aimed at increasing food purchasing power for low-income individuals, and $10,000,000 for the Michigan Agricultural Surplus System to distribute surplus produce.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that the appropriations are subject to the management and budget act and sets conditions for the expenditure of funds. The Department of Health and Human Services is tasked with ensuring that the allocated funds for emergency assistance and food bank grants are used effectively, prioritizing those in greatest need and ensuring a diverse geographical distribution of resources. The bill emphasizes that no federal funds should be expended or transferred under the appropriations made in this section.