Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 168 — Appropriations: community colleges; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 201 & 206 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1801 & 388.1806).

Last action — referred to Committee on Appropriations

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Moderate chance

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Summary

Appropriations: community colleges; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 201 & 206 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1801 & 388.1806).

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 168 has updated the dates for capital outlay project authorizations. Specifically, the bill now allows for projects to be authorized starting January 1, 2025, instead of the previous date of January 1, 2023. This change is important because it extends the timeline for funding and implementing new projects, potentially impacting how and when resources are allocated for various initiatives.

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SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
SB-168, As Passed Senate, May 13, 2025 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
(b) The appropriation for Bay de Noc Community College is JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 $6,398,000.00, $6,185,300.00 for operations, $112,700.00 for performance funding, and $100,000.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$6,568,200.00, $6,298,000.00 for operations, $178,200.00 for performance funding, and $92,000.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.
(b) The appropriation for Bay de Noc Community College is JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 $6,398,000.00, $6,185,300.00 for operations, $112,700.00 for performance funding, and $100,000.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$6,568,200.00, $6,298,000.00 for operations, $178,200.00 for performance funding, and $92,000.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.
(f) The appropriation for Grand Rapids Community College is $21,295,300.00, $20,844,400.00 for operations, $339,800.00 for performance funding, and $111,100.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$22,022,800.00, $21,184,200.00 for operations, $685,500.00 for performance funding, and $153,100.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 tuition waiver.
(f) The appropriation for Grand Rapids Community College is $21,295,300.00, $20,844,400.00 for operations, $339,800.00 for performance funding, and $111,100.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$22,022,800.00, $21,184,200.00 for operations, $685,500.00 for performance funding, and $153,100.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 tuition waiver.
(k) The appropriation for Kirtland Community College is $3,860,900.00, $3,773,100.00 for operations, $62,000.00 for performance funding, and $25,800.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$4,027,800.00, $3,835,100.00 JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 for operations, $146,400.00 for performance funding, and $46,300.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.
(k) The appropriation for Kirtland Community College is $3,860,900.00, $3,773,100.00 for operations, $62,000.00 for performance funding, and $25,800.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$4,027,800.00, $3,835,100.00 JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 for operations, $146,400.00 for performance funding, and $46,300.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.
(p) The appropriation for Monroe County Community College is $5,370,300.00, $5,284,700.00 for operations, $83,800.00 for JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 performance funding, and $1,800.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$5,575,500.00, $5,368,500.00 for operations, $206,600.00 for performance funding, and $400.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.
(p) The appropriation for Monroe County Community College is $5,370,300.00, $5,284,700.00 for operations, $83,800.00 for JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 performance funding, and $1,800.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$5,575,500.00, $5,368,500.00 for operations, $206,600.00 for performance funding, and $400.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 (u) The appropriation for Northwestern Michigan College is $10,816,600.00, $10,473,300.00 for operations, $146,500.00 for performance funding, and $196,800.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$11,163,900.00, $10,619,800.00 for operations, $289,400.00 for performance funding, and $254,700.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 (u) The appropriation for Northwestern Michigan College is $10,816,600.00, $10,473,300.00 for operations, $146,500.00 for performance funding, and $196,800.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$11,163,900.00, $10,619,800.00 for operations, $289,400.00 for performance funding, and $254,700.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.
Clair County Community College is $8,366,100.00, $8,210,400.00 for operations, $131,600.00 for performance funding, and $24,100.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$8,613,500.00, $8,342,000.00 JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 for operations, $258,200.00 for performance funding, and $13,300.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.
Clair County Community College is $8,366,100.00, $8,210,400.00 for operations, $131,600.00 for performance funding, and $24,100.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.$8,613,500.00, $8,342,000.00 JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 for operations, $258,200.00 for performance funding, and $13,300.00 for costs incurred under the North American Indian tuition waiver.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 (b) For fiscal year 2024-2025, 2025-2026, there is allocated an amount not to exceed $21,800,000.00 $19,600,000.00 for payments to participating community colleges, appropriated from the state school aid fund.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 (b) For fiscal year 2024-2025, 2025-2026, there is allocated an amount not to exceed $21,800,000.00 $19,600,000.00 for payments to participating community colleges, appropriated from the state school aid fund.
The department shall issue a report including, but not limited to, the number of grants awarded, a list of community colleges awarded grants and the amounts, and JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 the amount of unexpended funds remaining at the end of the fiscal year.
The department shall issue a report including, but not limited to, the number of grants awarded, a list of community colleges awarded grants and the amounts, and JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 the amount of unexpended funds remaining at the end of the fiscal year.
In addition, preference should be given to goods or services, or both, that are manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses that are owned and operated by veterans, if they are competitively priced and of comparable quality.for which JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 either or both of the following apply:
In addition, preference should be given to goods or services, or both, that are manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses that are owned and operated by veterans, if they are competitively priced and of comparable quality.for which JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 either or both of the following apply:
(b) The amount allocated to each participating community JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 college under section 201(4)(a) must be based on each college's percentage of the total covered payroll for all community colleges that are participating colleges in the immediately preceding fiscal year.
(b) The amount allocated to each participating community JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 college under section 201(4)(a) must be based on each college's percentage of the total covered payroll for all community colleges that are participating colleges in the immediately preceding fiscal year.
(c) Each participating college that receives funds under JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 section 201(5) shall forward an amount equal to the amount allocated under subdivision (b) to the retirement system in a form and manner determined by the retirement system.
(c) Each participating college that receives funds under JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 section 201(5) shall forward an amount equal to the amount allocated under subdivision (b) to the retirement system in a form and manner determined by the retirement system.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 (3) Community colleges are encouraged to shall collaborate with each other on innovations to identify and meet local employment needs.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 (3) Community colleges are encouraged to shall collaborate with each other on innovations to identify and meet local employment needs.
(1) Community colleges are encouraged to shall work with public universities in the this state to implement statewide reverse transfer agreements to increase the number of students that are awarded credentials of value upon completion of the necessary JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 credits.
(1) Community colleges are encouraged to shall work with public universities in the this state to implement statewide reverse transfer agreements to increase the number of students that are awarded credentials of value upon completion of the necessary JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 credits.
(b) Two thirds of the appropriation in section 201(7) must be JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 allocated only to community colleges that certify that the community college did not receive a capital outlay planning or construction authorization under subsection (3).
(b) Two thirds of the appropriation in section 201(7) must be JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 allocated only to community colleges that certify that the community college did not receive a capital outlay planning or construction authorization under subsection (3).
(3) To receive an allocation under subsection (2)(b), a community college must certify by November 15, 2025 that it did not receive an appropriation for a planning or construction authorization for a capital outlay project between January 1, 2023 and October 1, 2025.
(3) To receive an allocation under subsection (2)(b), a community college must certify by November 15, 2025 that it did not receive an appropriation for a planning or construction authorization for a capital outlay project between January 1, 2025 and October 1, 2025.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 (b) One or more of the institutional best practices described in subdivisions (d) to (g).
JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 (b) One or more of the institutional best practices described in subdivisions (d) to (g).
(d) (f) The community college provides each degree- or JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 certificate-seeking student with a designated, trained academic advisor to support student retention, persistence, and completion.
(d) (f) The community college provides each degree- or JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 certificate-seeking student with a designated, trained academic advisor to support student retention, persistence, and completion.
The state budget director JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 or designee of the director of the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential has the sole authority to determine if a community college has met the requirements of this section.
The state budget director JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 or designee of the director of the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential has the sole authority to determine if a community college has met the requirements of this section.
(b) Tuition and mandatory fees information as specified in JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 section 217b.
(b) Tuition and mandatory fees information as specified in JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 section 217b.
(b) The reporting and certification requirements of JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 subsections (6) and (7) and section 217b.
(b) The reporting and certification requirements of JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 subsections (6) and (7) and section 217b.
(f) A map that includes the boundaries of the community JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 college district.
(f) A map that includes the boundaries of the community JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 college district.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 (f) An electronic copy of "A Resource Handbook for Campus Sexual Assault Survivors, Friends and Family", published in 2018.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 (f) An electronic copy of "A Resource Handbook for Campus Sexual Assault Survivors, Friends and Family", published in 2018.
(c) Notification of resources to each individual who reports having experienced sexual assault by a member of the community JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 college.
(c) Notification of resources to each individual who reports having experienced sexual assault by a member of the community JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 college.
(a) "Fee" means any board-authorized fee that will be paid by JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 more than 1/2 of all in-district students at least once during their enrollment at a community college.
(a) "Fee" means any board-authorized fee that will be paid by JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 more than 1/2 of all in-district students at least once during their enrollment at a community college.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the legislature may at any time adjust appropriations for a community college that adopts an increase in tuition and fee rates for in- district students that exceeds the rate cap established in subsection (2).
JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this act, the legislature may at any time adjust appropriations for a community college that adopts an increase in tuition and fee rates for in- district students that exceeds the rate cap established in subsection (2).
If a school is JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 identified as a partnership school under this subdivision, the authorizing body must shall include a description of corrective actions in the school's partnership agreement, the duration of the partnership agreement, and an assessment of progress toward improvement.
If a school is JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 identified as a partnership school under this subdivision, the authorizing body must shall include a description of corrective actions in the school's partnership agreement, the duration of the partnership agreement, and an assessment of progress toward improvement.
The contracts described in this subdivision include, but are not limited to, those described in section 502(2)(d) of the revised school code, 1 1976 PA 451, MCL JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 380.502.
The contracts described in this subdivision include, but are not limited to, those described in section 502(2)(d) of the revised school code, 1 1976 PA 451, MCL JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 380.502.
(iv) The amount of funds reported under subparagraph (i) that were spent on contractual services to meet the functions of an JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 authorizing body.
(iv) The amount of funds reported under subparagraph (i) that were spent on contractual services to meet the functions of an JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 authorizing body.
(5) (4) As used in this section, "authorizing body" means that JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 term as defined in section 501 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.501.
(5) (4) As used in this section, "authorizing body" means that JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 term as defined in section 501 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.501.
The state treasurer may coordinate with the state budget office or any other state JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 department or agency to administer this section.
The state treasurer may coordinate with the state budget office or any other state JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 department or agency to administer this section.
Included in the fiscal year 2024-2025 2025-2026 appropriations for the department of technology, management, and JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 budget are appropriations totaling $33,481,600.00 $38,032,600.00 to provide funding for the state share of costs for previously constructed capital projects for community colleges.
Included in the fiscal year 2024-2025 2025-2026 appropriations for the department of technology, management, and JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 budget are appropriations totaling $33,481,600.00 $38,032,600.00 to provide funding for the state share of costs for previously constructed capital projects for community colleges.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 (s) Muskegon Community College, $985,600.00.$982,000.00.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 (s) Muskegon Community College, $985,600.00.$982,000.00.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 (e) Based on the performance completion rate as provided for in the 2016 recommendations of the performance indicators task force and based on data provided by the center, 10%.
JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 (e) Based on the performance completion rate as provided for in the 2016 recommendations of the performance indicators task force and based on data provided by the center, 10%.
(i) The community college has active partnerships with local JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 employers including hospitals and health care providers.
(i) The community college has active partnerships with local JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 employers including hospitals and health care providers.
(iv) The community college provides, supports, or participates in programming to promote successful transitions to college for new or reentering adult students, such as adult basic education, a high school equivalency test preparation program and testing, or JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 recruiting, advising, or orientation activities specific to adults.
(iv) The community college provides, supports, or participates in programming to promote successful transitions to college for new or reentering adult students, such as adult basic education, a high school equivalency test preparation program and testing, or JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 recruiting, advising, or orientation activities specific to adults.
(4) Payments for performance funding under section 201(2) and for 1-time performance funding payments under section 201f 216c must be made to a community college only if that community college JHM S01519'25 (S-2) 48qn7z 1 actively participates in the Michigan Transfer Network sponsored by the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and submits timely updates, including updated course equivalencies at least every 6 months, to the Michigan Transfer Network.
(4) Payments for performance funding under section 201(2) and for 1-time performance funding payments under section 201f 216c must be made to a community college only if that community college JHM S01519'25 (S-2)_SB168_APS_1 c4h9qv 1 actively participates in the Michigan Transfer Network sponsored by the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and submits timely updates, including updated course equivalencies at least every 6 months, to the Michigan Transfer Network.
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Passed 19 Yea · 18 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 01700
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 191800
% of votes cast 51%49%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Nay
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Passed 19 Yea · 18 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 01800
Total 191800
% of votes cast 51%49%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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What does SB 168 do?
Appropriations: community colleges; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 201 & 206 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1801 & 388.1806).
Who sponsors SB 168?
SB 168 is sponsored by Sean McCann (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 168?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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