Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMichiganTo Governor
HB 6130: Education: financing; Michigan trust fund act; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.262).
Ann Bollin
HB 6130 status: To Governor — presented to the Governor 09/14/2026 01:24 PM (updated Sep 15, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill modifies the Michigan Trust Fund Act (2000 PA 489, sec. 12) regarding the management of school trust funds.
Who is affected
State administrative agencies, school districts relying on trust fund disbursements, and the Michigan educational system.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill updates the regulatory requirements for managing money within the designated Trust Fund.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Presented to the Governor as of September 14, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for optimized management or updated administrative procedures for school-related financial resources.
Risks and tradeoffs
Ambiguity regarding the specific nature of the 'rules' being changed and the potential for reduced transparency in how these funds are allocated or managed.
What is still unknown
The exact financial impact on school funding amounts, the specific criteria for fund management, and the nature of any new reporting or accountability requirements are unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for more efficient state trust fund management
- Updated statutory alignment with fiscal needs
- Clarification of trust fund administrative procedures
Risks
- Risk of fund mismanagement or misallocation
- Potential reduction in total available education funding
- Uncertainty regarding long-term solvency of the trust
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Ensures continued structural support for school financing
- Maintains institutional funding channels for students
- Provides a mechanism to address fiscal requirements
Risks
- Risk of legislative volatility in school funding
- Unclear impact on specific local school district budgets
- Potential for reduced public oversight of educational resources
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Establishes new legislative rules for trust fund management
- Formalizes updates to the existing Trust Fund Act
- Clarifies the statutory guidelines for state administrators
Risks
- Lack of detailed public-facing transparency mechanisms
- Insufficient detail on oversight of administrative changes
- Reduced public visibility into fund management shifts
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The specific impact on education funding levels cannot be verified from the available abstract.
Analysis scope
Source material consists only of a brief abstract.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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