Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that appropriates $634 million of supplemental funding for fiscal year 2026 in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Appropriates $633,999,000 to various state departments and agencies for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, including the following (Sec. 101-114):

• $2.1 million to the Department of Corrections;

• $23.8 million to the Department of Education;

• $18.1 million to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy;

• $69.3 million to the Department of Health and Human Services;

• $230.5 million to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity;

• $369,900 to the Legislature;

• $58.1 million to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs;

• $1.4 million to the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential;

• $6.2 million to the Department of Natural Resources;

• $8.3 million to the Department of State;

• $192.2 million to the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget;

• $12.7 million to the Department of Transportation;

• $11 million to the Department of Treasury;

• Establishes requirements for the use of funds appropriated in the previous sections (Sec. 201-1201).

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Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that appropriates funding for the state Department of Education and public schools in Michigan.

Highlights:

• Appropriates $133,232,700 to the Department of Education for the 2025-2026 fiscal year for the following purposes (Sec. 101-115):

• $15,650,200 for departmental administration and support;

• $20,064,400 for Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind;

• $12,981,800 for accountability services;

• $13,611,400 for school support services;

• $15,134,600 for educational supports; and

• $25,681,500 for the Library of Michigan.

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