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StateMichiganEnacted
SB 861: Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
John Cherry
SB 861 status: Enacted — REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (updated Sep 10, 2026).
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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
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Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 80/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill serves as the primary appropriations mechanism for Michigan's general government operations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Who is affected
State government agencies and departments funded through the general government budget, as well as the Michigan taxpayers funding these operations.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates the allocation of public funds across various government functions as determined by the final version of the act.
Costs and funding
The specific total fiscal cost and individual line-item allocations are not provided in the source abstract.
When it takes effect
The bill pertains to the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Potential benefits
Not stated in the available source.
Risks and tradeoffs
Without specific line-item details, the impact on state services and potential fiscal trade-offs cannot be analyzed.
What is still unknown
The final dollar amounts, specific agency funding levels, and policy strings attached to the appropriations remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
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Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The fiscal impact and specific policy implications of this budget are currently unverifiable.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordREASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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