Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMichiganEnacted
SB 866: Appropriations: department of corrections; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Sue Shink
SB 866 status: Enacted — REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (updated Sep 10, 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:High Impact 80/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill determines the annual appropriation amount for the Michigan Department of Corrections for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Who is affected
The Michigan Department of Corrections, correctional staff, incarcerated individuals, and the state's general fund/taxpayers.
Requirements and enforcement
The department is required to operate within the limits defined by the eventual legislative act.
Costs and funding
The specific dollar amount is not provided in the source summary.
When it takes effect
The appropriation applies to the fiscal year 2026-2027.
Potential benefits
Ensures the continued operation of the state prison system and the provision of essential staff and safety services.
Risks and tradeoffs
The potential for underfunding, lack of transparency regarding specific program priorities, and reliance on legislative budget processes.
What is still unknown
Exact budget totals, specific program earmarks, staffing levels, and legislative conditions attached to the funding.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Provides predictable annual funding for department operations
- Supports wage stability for corrections staff
- Enables maintenance of state-owned correctional facilities
Risks
- Creates potential fiscal pressure on state taxpayers
- Lack of detailed performance metrics hampers cost-benefit evaluation
- Inflationary pressures may decrease real purchasing power of the budget
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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
- Legislative review provides a formal oversight mechanism
- Budgetary process increases fiscal transparency
- Public access to departmental spending priorities
Risks
- Budget summaries often obscure granular spending details
- Legislative budget review processes can be opaque to the public
- High reliance on department-provided data
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Allocates funds for essential correctional staff
- Supports maintenance of facility physical safety
- Funds necessary inmate medical and healthcare services
Risks
- Risk of underfunding impacting facility staffing ratios
- Budget constraints may limit inmate mental health resources
- Insufficient investment could lead to safety compromises
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
Sourcing already shown above, this is what the analysis found worth flagging.
Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The fiscal impact and specific departmental priorities remain unknown without the full appropriation schedules
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary and does not contain the full budget bill text
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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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