This bill outlines the appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with a total gross appropriation of $633,999,000. The funding sources include federal revenues, special revenue funds, and the state general fund, with specific allocations for departments such as Corrections, Education, Environment, and Health and Human Services. Notable provisions include one-time appropriations for education programs, community grants, and environmental projects, as well as the establishment of gross appropriations for each department, such as $2,100,000 for the Department of Corrections and $69,272,800 for the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill emphasizes the total appropriations and specific funding sources, with no deletions from current law noted.
Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for talent and growth initiatives, renewable energy projects, and support for public service careers, mandating the Michigan Public Service Commission to develop guidelines for related grant programs. It also establishes the "Make It in Michigan Competitiveness Fund," specifying that interest and earnings from the fund will be deposited into the general fund, and unspent funds will remain in the competitiveness fund. The bill requires the Department of Transportation to implement an automated school zone speed enforcement pilot project and mandates the Department of Treasury to conduct asset management improvement activities. Reports on these initiatives are to be submitted to the legislature within specified timeframes, ensuring accountability and effective use of funds.