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SB 671

Economic development: other; the state school aid act of 1979; amend to reflect elimination of the Michigan strategic fund. Amends secs. 26d & 65 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1626d & 388.1665). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0631'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert

SB 671 removes Michigan Strategic Fund references from school funding law, coordinating with broader economic development restructuring under companion legislation.

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Bill Summary · SB 671

Legislative bill overview

SB 671 amends Michigan's School Aid Act of 1979 to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which appears to be eliminated or restructured under companion legislation (SB 631). The bill modifies sections 26d and 65 of the 1979 act to reflect this elimination and update statutory language accordingly.

Why is this important

The Michigan Strategic Fund has historically been used for economic development initiatives and potentially influenced school funding allocations or mechanisms. Eliminating references to it could affect how the state approaches economic development funding, redirect resources currently allocated through that mechanism, or reflect a broader shift in how Michigan structures its development incentives. The tie-bar with SB 631 suggests these changes are interconnected parts of a larger economic policy reform.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding implications: Eliminating the Strategic Fund could reduce available resources for economic development projects, potentially affecting job creation initiatives or business incentives in regions relying on these programs
  • School funding impact: Changes to the School Aid Act sections could have indirect effects on education funding mechanisms, though the bill's technical nature suggests primarily procedural/reference updates
  • Unfinished reform: Without seeing SB 631, the full scope of Strategic Fund elimination is unclear—this could represent modest housekeeping or substantial economic policy overhaul

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

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