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StateMichiganEnacted
SB 862: Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
John Cherry
SB 862 status: Enacted — REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (updated Sep 10, 2026).
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What this bill does
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Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill provides the fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriation budget for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Who is affected
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the public who utilize state-managed lands and conservation services.
Requirements and enforcement
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Costs and funding
The specific dollar amount of the appropriation is not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The budget applies to the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Potential benefits
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Risks and tradeoffs
Budgetary constraints or potential shifts in administrative priorities are not detailed in the source.
What is still unknown
The specific programs funded, revenue sources utilized, and potential impacts on environmental policy remain unknown without the bill text.
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Impact analysis
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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Analysis scope
Source material is limited to a brief summary without text of specific appropriations.
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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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