House Resolution No. ____, introduced by Rep. Maddock, urges the Michigan Senate to request the return of several Senate budget appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026. The resolution highlights that the budget passed by the Senate exceeds projected revenues by approximately $986.5 million, violating Article IV, Section 31 of the Michigan Constitution, which mandates a balanced budget. Additionally, the resolution points out that despite this overspending, the Senate's budget underfunds critical areas such as Medicaid and childcare, potentially jeopardizing healthcare coverage for nearly 60,000 citizens and negatively impacting working families.

The House of Representatives expresses concern that it cannot return the Senate-passed budget without addressing its unconstitutional nature, which would require making cuts to ensure compliance with state law. Therefore, the resolution calls on the Senate to take the necessary time to revise and pass a responsible budget that aligns with constitutional requirements and does not harm Michigan families. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to key Senate leaders and officials to facilitate this request.