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SB 870

Appropriations: department of labor and economic opportunity; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Cavanagh

Creates and authorizes the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s funding for fiscal year 2026-27 to support its programs and expenditures.

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Bill Summary · SB 870

Summary of SB 870 (2025-2026) – Michigan

Overview

SB 870 is an appropriations bill establishing the funding for the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and authorizing the expenditure of those appropriations. The bill creates an appropriation act to provide the necessary budget authority for LEO and its programs.

  • Jurisdiction: Michigan
  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Sponsor: Senator Mary Cavanagh (Co-sponsor)
  • Status: Reassigned to Committee on Appropriations (as of 2026-04-14); introduced and rules suspended on 2026-03-18; referred to Committee of the Whole on 2026-03-18

Purpose and Intent

  • To appropriate state funds to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.
  • To authorize the expenditure of these appropriations by the department in carrying out its programs and statutory responsibilities.

Key Provisions (Substantive Content)

  • The bill designates an appropriation act specifically for LEO, detailing the total funds available to be expended by the department (for the 2026–27 fiscal year, ending 9/30/2027, consistent with Michigan’s fiscal years).
  • It authorizes the Department to expend appropriated funds in accordance with state budgeting, accounting, and procurement rules.
  • It may include line-item allocations (by program, grant, salary, operations, and other categories) typical of department-level appropriations, though the exact line items are not provided in the summary text.

Note: The text provided does not include the full appropriation levels, program-by-program allocations, or specific statutory changes. The bill’s main action is to create and authorize the appropriation for LEO for the stated fiscal year.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Michigan’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) and its programs, employees, grantees, and contractors.
  • Secondary: State agencies, local governments, and individuals who rely on LEO programs (e.g., employment services, workforce development, economic development initiatives) to the extent they receive agency funding or programmatic support.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Introduction and Referral: Introduced March 18, 2026; Rules Suspended; referred to Committee of the Whole.
  • Committee Action: Reassigned to the Committee on Appropriations on April 14, 2026, indicating follow-up consideration within the appropriations process.
  • Fiscal Year Covered: The appropriation covers the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027.
  • Next Steps: The bill would typically advance through the House and Senate appropriation committees, floor consideration, and final passage, followed by the governor’s signature to become law.

Potential Impacts

  • Sets the budget envelope for LEO operations, grants, and programs for 2026–27.
  • Determines funding levels for workforce development, unemployment services, labor market programs, and economic opportunity initiatives.
  • Influences hiring, staffing, program scope, and the ability to fund partnerships and initiatives at the state and local levels.

If available, a more detailed version of the bill would provide exact dollar amounts, program-specific allocations, and any statutory changes accompanying the appropriations.

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

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