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SB 487

Appropriations: grants and transfers; state administrative board limitations; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1921 PA 2 (MCL 17.3). TIE BAR WITH: SB 486'25, SB 488'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert

SB 487 modifies Michigan's State Administrative Board's appropriations authority, potentially changing grant and transfer oversight, with impact dependent on companion bills SB 486-488.

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Bill Summary · SB 487

Legislative bill overview

SB 487 modifies Section 3 of the 1921 Public Act 2, which governs the State Administrative Board's authority over appropriations, grants, and transfers. The bill is tied to companion legislation (SB 486 and SB 488), suggesting coordinated changes to state budgetary or administrative procedures. The specific amendments are not detailed in the available legislative summary.

Why is this important

The State Administrative Board has significant control over how Michigan allocates state funds between departments and programs. Changes to its limitations could affect how quickly funds move through the state budget process, which agencies can access emergency funding, or how much discretion administrators have over appropriated money. This directly impacts government efficiency and spending flexibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of administrative discretion: Changes may either expand or restrict the Board's ability to move funds without full legislative approval, creating tension between executive efficiency and legislative oversight
  • Fiscal accountability: Modifications could affect transparency and accountability mechanisms for how state money is spent and tracked across agencies
  • Tie-bar dependencies: The requirement to pass companion bills (SB 486, SB 488) means the full impact cannot be assessed without understanding all three measures together

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

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