Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMichiganEnacted
SB 874: Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).
Sean McCann
SB 874 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
57OUT OF 100
Score:57/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
This bill sets the state-level appropriation amounts for Michigan higher education institutions for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Who is affected
Public universities and colleges in Michigan, and the students they serve.
Requirements and enforcement
The state legislature must debate and authorize funding levels for university operations.
Costs and funding
The costs are the total state appropriations authorized, the specific figures of which are not stated in the source.
When it takes effect
Applicable to the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Potential benefits
Ensures the continued operation of state higher education facilities and institutional resources.
Risks and tradeoffs
The source lacks detailed appropriation schedules, making the specific distribution of funds unclear.
What is still unknown
The exact total budget amount and the per-institution funding breakdown remain unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Provides predictable revenue for public university operations
- Supports payroll and employment within the higher education sector
- Facilitates research and development investment at public institutions
Risks
- Funding levels may not keep pace with institutional inflation
- Increased dependence on state revenue cycles
- Limited flexibility in how institutions allocate state-provided funds
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Increases access to affordable higher education for Michigan residents
- Supports institutional diversity and student success programs
- Maintains educational service levels for state student populations
Risks
- Risk of tuition increases if state appropriations are insufficient
- Potential for limited funding for specific student-focused initiatives
- Administrative overhead in distributing limited state resources
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
- Standardizes the annual legislative budget process
- Subject to public legislative review and committee oversight
- Transparency in total appropriation amounts provided to institutions
Risks
- Budget process limits granular public input on specific allocations
- Opaque internal university spending decisions remain separate
- Limited transparency in the negotiation phase of the appropriation
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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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
Actual fiscal impact is contingent on specific dollar amounts omitted from this abstract.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a summary; full text of appropriation schedules is not available.
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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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