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StateMichiganEnacted
SB 863: Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
John Cherry
SB 863 status: Enacted — REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (updated Sep 10, 2026).
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposes the appropriation of funds for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Who is affected
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, state agricultural stakeholders, and rural infrastructure programs.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Specific budget figures are not detailed in the provided abstract.
When it takes effect
Applies to the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Potential benefits
Ensures continued operation and funding for essential agricultural and rural development functions.
Risks and tradeoffs
The lack of specific budgetary language prevents assessment of how funding is prioritized or potential shifts in agency policy.
What is still unknown
Actual appropriation amounts, specific program funding, and any associated legislative conditions or restrictions remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
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Analysis basis
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Source note
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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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