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HB 4311

State management: funds; revenue sharing trust fund; create. Amends title & sec. 2 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.252) & adds secs. 11a and 11b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4312'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Aragona and 9 co-sponsors

Michigan bill creates revenue sharing trust fund for state natural resource management, pending coordinated passage with HB 4312.

bill electronically reproduced 04/15/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4311

Legislative bill overview

HB 4311 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to create a revenue sharing trust fund and establishes new sections governing how state funds are managed and distributed. The bill is tied to HB 4312, suggesting coordinated legislation that likely expands the scope of revenue sharing mechanisms for natural resources or environmental programs.

Why is this important

Revenue sharing trust funds directly affect how money flows to local governments, conservation programs, and potentially schools or infrastructure projects. The mechanics of these funds determine which communities benefit from state resource extraction or environmental programs and can significantly impact municipal budgets and project funding availability.

Potential points of contention

  • Fund source clarity – The bill's language doesn't specify what revenues feed into this trust fund (timber sales, mining royalties, oil/gas leases, etc.), creating uncertainty about its actual financial impact
  • Distribution formula – Without seeing the implementing language, it's unclear whether funds are distributed equitably across regions or concentrated in specific areas, which could benefit some communities while disadvantaging others
  • Tie-bar dependency – The requirement to pass HB 4312 simultaneously means the full policy intent may be obscured; both bills must be evaluated together to understand the complete framework

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

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