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HB 4328

Appropriations: supplemental; emergency response funding; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Timmy Beson and 8 co-sponsors

One-time $100M GF/GP storm relief for Michigan, distributed by DSP to counties; first-come reimbursements (50/50) with contingency for prorated grants and state/utility needs.

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Bill Summary · HB 4328

Summary — HB 4328 (House Substitute H‑1): FY 2024‑25 Supplemental Appropriations for Storm Disaster Relief

  • Bill number: HB 4328 (H‑1)
  • Title: Appropriations: supplemental; emergency response funding; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
  • Main sponsor/intro: Rep. Parker Fairbairn (filed Mar 11, 2025; introduced Apr 16, 2025)
  • Current status: Passed House (H‑1) May 7, 2025 (Roll Call #96: Yeas 107, Nays 1); transmitted to Senate and referred to Senate Appropriations (May 13, 2025).

Purpose / Intent

Provide one‑time supplemental General Fund/General Purpose (GF/GP) appropriations to support recovery from recent storm damage across Michigan — assisting counties, residents, businesses, communities, and certain public entities to identify, secure, and meet disaster‑related needs and match federal assistance.

Fiscal impact

  • Total supplemental appropriation (FY 2024‑25): $100,000,000 Gross / $100,000,000 GF/GP.
    • Storm Disaster Relief Grants line item: $75,000,000 GF/GP.
    • Disaster Relief Contingency Supplement: $25,000,000 GF/GP (must be transferred to the grants line before expenditure).
  • State spending from state sources to local units: $100,000,000 (per Sec. 201).

Key provisions / How funds are used

  • Administration: Department of State Police (DSP) allocates funds to counties in affected areas. DSP must allocate all Storm Disaster Relief Grants funds before using the Contingency Supplement.
  • Allocation method: First‑come, first‑served to counties. Reimbursement schedule:
    • 50% of a county’s qualified expenses paid after the bill’s effective date;
    • Remaining 50% paid six months later; remaining funds prorated as necessary.
  • Eligible purposes (examples listed in statute):
    • State match for federal emergency funding;
    • Emergency actions to protect life/property/public health (shelter, emergency supplies, debris removal/disposal);
    • Energy assistance (paying heating/electric bills, preventing shutoffs, crisis aid);
    • Repair or replacement of disaster‑damaged infrastructure, facilities, and businesses;
    • For individuals: debris cleanup/removal/disposal and repair of dwelling/curtilage damage.
  • Contingency supplement uses (Sec. 302) after county needs met:
    • Reimburse counties whose awards were prorated;
    • Address storm damage on state‑owned land and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) land;
    • Reimburse regulated electric cooperatives for qualified storm expenses (per Electric Cooperative Member‑Regulation Act).
  • Transfer requirement: Contingency funds cannot be spent until transferred into the Storm Disaster Relief Grants line item (Sec. 303).

Project designation and timing

  • Unexpended amounts are designated a work project appropriation (Sec. 304); funds do not lapse at fiscal year end and remain available until project completion.
  • Total estimated project cost: $100,000,000. Tentative completion date: September 30, 2026 (H‑1 version).

Other procedural provisions

  • Appropriations subject to the Management and Budget Act (1984 PA 431).
  • If State Administrative Board transfers funds, the Legislature may inter‑transfer by concurrent resolution.

Who is affected

  • Department of State Police: administers allocations and disbursements.
  • Counties and local units in areas with significant storm damage: primary recipients to distribute assistance locally.
  • Individuals, businesses, communities, state/DNR lands, electric cooperatives, and third‑party disaster recovery providers (in earlier versions) may receive reimbursements or support consistent with stated eligible purposes.

Notes: Earlier introduced versions proposed $75 million (only the $75M grants line). The House substitute (H‑1) increased total to $100M by adding the $25M contingency supplement and added detailed allocation, reimbursement timing, and contingency uses.

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

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