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SB 767

Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Sylvia Santana

Michigan legislature reconciles House and Senate disagreements on $2024-2025 health and human services budget allocations affecting Medicaid, child welfare, and public health programs.

REFERRED TO CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
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Bill Summary · SB 767

Legislative bill overview

SB 767 is a budget appropriations bill that allocates state funds to Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2024-2025. The bill has reached conference committee stage, indicating the House and Senate passed different versions that now require reconciliation to create a final budget.

Why is this important

This appropriations bill determines funding levels for critical health and human services programs including Medicaid, child welfare, public health, and social services that affect hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents. The fact that it's in conference committee means significant disagreements exist between the two chambers on spending priorities, meaning the final budget will reflect major legislative compromises.

Potential points of contention

  • Medicaid expansion and coverage levels – Disagreement over funding for healthcare access, particularly for low-income and vulnerable populations
  • Child welfare and foster care services – Potential disputes over resources for child protection, family support, and foster care systems
  • Public health and disease prevention – Different priorities between chambers on mental health services, addiction treatment, and preventive health programs

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

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