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SB 646

Economic development: other; Michigan infrastructure council act; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends sec. 4 of 2018 PA 323 (MCL 21.604). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 646 updates Michigan law to eliminate references to the dissolved Strategic Fund in the Infrastructure Council Act, streamlining outdated statutory language.

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Bill Summary · SB 646

Legislative bill overview

SB 646 amends the 2018 Michigan Infrastructure Council Act to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which has been eliminated. This is a technical/cleanup bill that updates statutory language to reflect the prior dissolution of that fund and ensures the Infrastructure Council operates without outdated references to a non-existent entity.

Why is this important

Outdated statutory references can create legal ambiguity, confusion about which entities have authority, and potential operational complications. Cleaning up these references ensures the Michigan Infrastructure Council has clear, current legal authority and reduces administrative friction. This appears linked to broader economic development restructuring (note the tie-bar to SB 631).

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of fund elimination: If the Strategic Fund dissolution was controversial, opponents may object to formalizing its removal without reinstating similar functions
  • Consolidated power concerns: Transferring Strategic Fund responsibilities to the Infrastructure Council could concentrate decision-making authority, raising questions about oversight and accountability
  • Missing context: Without seeing the full bill text or SB 631, it's unclear whether this elimination represents cost-cutting, consolidation, or functional replacement—each with different implications

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

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