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SB 866

Appropriations: department of corrections; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sue Shink

Establishes a fixed, symbolic $100 general fund appropriation to the Michigan Department of Corrections for FY2026-27, with funding and spending governed by state budgeting laws.

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Bill Summary · SB 866

Summary of Bill: SB 866 (2025-2026) — Michigan

Overview

  • Bill title: Appropriations: Department of Corrections; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: Michigan
  • Introduced by: Senator Sue Shink (co-sponsor)
  • Status: Introduced March 18, 2026; referred to Committee of the Whole; later reassigned to Committee on Appropriations (April 14, 2026)
  • Purpose: Establish and authorize the state’s funding for the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027 (fiscal year 2026-2027), through a standalone appropriation act.

Key Provisions

Part 1 – Line-Item Appropriations

  • Line-item appropriation for MDOC:
    • Gross appropriation: $100
    • State general fund/general purpose: $100
  • The bill specifies a single, total appropriation for the department for the 2027 fiscal year, drawn from the state general fund/general purpose.

Part 2 – Provisions Concerning Appropriations

  • General sections:
    • Sec. 201 – Constitutional cap reference: In accordance with section 30 of Article IX of the 1963 Michigan Constitution, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, total state spending under Part 1 from state sources is $100.00; state spending under Part 1 to be paid to local units of government is $0.00.
    • Sec. 202 – Compliance with budgeting laws: The appropriations under Part 1 and Part 2 are subject to the Management and Budget Act of 1984 (PA 431) and relevant Michigan statutes (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594).

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary entity impacted: Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
  • Budgetary outcome: Establishes the level of state funding for MDOC for the 2026-2027 fiscal year as a fixed appropriation of $100 in gross terms, all from the state general fund/general purpose.
  • Local units impact: None in terms of state-to-local payments (Sec. 201 indicates $0.00 to local units).

Timeline and Procedural Notes

  • Introduced: March 18, 2026
  • Referral history: Referred to Committee of the Whole; later reassigned to Committee on Appropriations (April 14, 2026).
  • Compliance framework: The bill’s appropriations are to be administered under the state budgeting laws, including the Management and Budget Act.

Observations

  • The stated total appropriation of $100 for an entire state department appears symbolic or placeholder in the bill text provided. In practice, typical appropriations for a major state department like MDOC would be substantially larger; this may reflect a drafting placeholder, a fiscal placeholder for discussion, or an illustrative sample.
  • The bill functions as an appropriation act for the department for the specified fiscal year, setting the framework for how funds are allocated and spent, subject to standard budgeting laws.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to prior MDOC appropriations or provide a brief analysis of potential implications of a $100 appropriation in the context of Michigan budgeting practices.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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