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StateMichiganEnacted
SB 865: Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Kevin Hertel
SB 865 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
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Overall Score
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Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes the budget for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Who is affected
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the veteran and military personnel community served by the agency.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
The specific dollar amounts for the 2026-2027 fiscal year are not provided in the abstract.
When it takes effect
Applies to the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Potential benefits
Provides necessary state funding to continue operations for veterans' affairs and military support programs.
Risks and tradeoffs
Budgetary details and allocation priorities remain unknown due to the lack of access to the full text.
What is still unknown
The specific programs prioritized, staffing levels, and potential changes to services compared to previous budgets are currently unknown.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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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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