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SB 179 — Appropriations: department of labor and economic opportunity; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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Appropriations: department of labor and economic opportunity; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
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The amendment to Bill SB 179 increased the gross appropriation by about $500,000, raising it to approximately $2.112 billion. This includes an increase in the state general fund allocation which now stands at about $569 million, up from $568 million. These adjustments contribute additional funding for key programs, which could enhance services and support for various initiatives. This matters as it reflects the government's commitment to addressing budgetary needs and potentially improving the efficiency and effectiveness of public services.
SB-179, As Passed Senate, May 13, 2025 SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY APPROPRIATION SUMMARY Full-time equated unclassified positions 34.5 Full-time equated classified positions 2,661.0 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 2,112,282,3002,112,782,300 Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers 0 ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 2,112,282,3002,112,782,300 Federal revenues:
Total local revenues 10,700,000 Total private revenues 12,588,200 Total other state restricted revenues 292,874,300 State general fund/general purpose $ 568,646,500569,146,500 Sec.
DED, vocational rehabilitation and independent living 3,469,700 DOL, federal funds 3,266,600 DOL-ETA, unemployment insurance 2,661,000 DOL, occupational safety and health 586,500 Federal funds 2,584,700 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak Special revenue funds:
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Full-time equated classified positions 234.0 Center for employment opportunity $ 1,000,000 Community and worker economic transition office--FTEs 10.0 2,523,700 Going pro 54,750,000 Helmets to hardhats 250,000 Michigan future force 9,950,000 Michigan office of rural prosperity--FTEs 2.0 2,299,400 MiSTEM advisory council--FTEs 3.0 673,700 Office of future mobility and electrification 2,000,000 Voluntary income tax assistance grants 2,000,000 Workforce development--FTEs 219.0 442,083,700 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 517,530,500 Appropriated from:
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak Federal revenues:
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Full-time equated classified positions 444.0 Bureau of employment relations--FTEs 22.0 $ 4,674,000 Compensation supplement fund 820,000 First responder presumed coverage claims 6,500,000 Insurance funds administration--FTEs 23.0 4,638,900 Michigan occupational safety and health administration--FTEs 217.0 38,972,300 Office of global Michigan--FTEs 16.0 44,111,500 Private and occupational distance learning-- FTEs 3.0 879,100 Radiation safety section--FTEs 26.0 4,159,200 Wage and hour program--FTEs 67.0 13,682,20014,182,200 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak Worker's compensation board of magistrates-- FTEs 10.0 2,322,200 Worker's disability compensation agency--FTEs 56.0 10,104,000 Worker's disability compensation appeals commission--FTEs 4.0 359,200 GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 131,222,600131,722,600 Appropriated from:
Asbestos abatement fund 870,100 Corporation fees 12,303,600 Distance education fund 380,400 First responder presumed coverage fund 6,500,000 Prevailing wage fund 8,000,000 Private occupational school license fees 498,700 Radiological health fees 3,645,900 Safety education and training fund 11,739,000 Second injury fund 2,482,800 Securities fees 11,238,200 Self-insurers security fund 1,543,100 Silicosis and dust disease fund 613,000 Worker's compensation administrative revolving fund 3,398,500 State general fund/general purpose $ 12,643,30013,143,300 Sec.
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AGENCY GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak Full-time equated classified positions 744.0 Unemployment insurance agency--FTEs 736.0 $ 297,138,500 Unemployment insurance agency - advocacy assistance 1,500,000 Unemployment insurance appeals commission--FTEs 8.0 4,430,600 GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 303,069,100 Appropriated from:
Private funds 1,551,100 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak State general fund/general purpose $ 3,516,900 Sec.
STRATEGIC OUTREACH AND ATTRACTION RESERVE Critical industry program $ 100 Michigan strategic site readiness program 100 GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 200 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak Appropriated from:
Federal funds 3,000,000 NFAH-NEA, promotion of the arts, partnership agreement 1,050,000 State historic preservation, national park service grants 1,900,000 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak Special revenue funds:
HUD, lower income housing assistance 166,860,000 HUD-CPD, community development block grant 49,773,300 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak Special revenue funds:
ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS ADA small business compliance $ 2,000,000 Arts and culture facility upgrades 2,000,000 Community health and services grants 1,200 Community infrastructure grants 1,400 Community public safety grants 900 Community workforce development grants 600 Economic stress test 500,000 Economic relief 100,000,000 Emergency housing 50,000,000 Emerging community grants 2,750,000 Fire station infrastructure grants 3,000,000 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak Housing relief fund 75,000,000 MiCAP 20,000,000 Michigan future force 15,000,000 Michigan veteran wraparound services 3,000,000 Michigan works! 1,000,000 My pay today pilot program 1,000,000 Re-emerging workforce 10,000,000 Short-term loan grants 2,500,000 Small business support hubs 30,000,000 Statewide apprenticeship expansion 5,000,000 Women in the workplace 250,000 GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 323,004,100 Appropriated from:
In accordance with section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, total state spending under part 1 from state sources is $861,520,800.00$862,020,800.00 and state spending under part 1 from state sources to be paid to local units of government is $71,443,700.00.
The following itemized statement identifies appropriations from which GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak spending to local units of government will occur:
(g) "MSHDA" means the Michigan state housing development GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak authority.
(c) Preference must be given to goods or services, or both, that are manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses owned and operated by veterans, if they are competitively priced and of GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak comparable quality.
Not later than December 15, the state budget office GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak shall prepare and submit a report that provides estimates of the total general fund/general purpose appropriation lapses at the close of the previous fiscal year.
Amounts appropriated under this GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak subsection are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.
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The department shall submit the report to the standard report recipients, to the senate and house appropriations GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak committees, and to the joint committee on administrative rules.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (i) A unit of local government, as that term is defined in section 115 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1115.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (b) Establish a process to review, complete, and execute a grant agreement with a grant recipient.
(g) Disburse the funds remaining after the initial GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak disbursement under subdivision (f) per the grant disbursement schedule in the executed grant agreement on a reimbursement basis after the grantee has provided sufficient documentation, as determined by the department, to verify that expenditures were made in accordance with the project purpose.
The state budget office shall GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak make the compiled lists public within 14 business days after the effective date of this act.
(c) Unless otherwise specified in department policy, a requirement that funds appropriated for the grants described in subsection (1) may be used only for expenditures that occur on or GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak after the effective date of this act.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (7) A grant recipient shall respond to all reasonable information requests from the department related to grant expenditures and retain grant records for not less than 7 years, and the grant may be subject to monitoring, site visits, and audits as determined by the department.
The state budget office GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak shall include in the report the most comprehensive information the office has available at the time of posting for grants awarded.
(a) A description of the fund source that is insufficient to GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak support the expenditures being reduced and the amount of the reduction.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (c) Affect regulations that currently protect the public to the extent that the regulations affect an industry, community, population, or other group regulated or served by, or that otherwise engages with, the department.
(1) Grants supported with private revenues received GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak by the department are appropriated upon receipt and are available for expenditure by the department for purposes specified within the grant agreement and as permitted under state and federal law.
(4) Revenue generated by registration fees under this section in excess of the department's costs of sponsoring informational, training, or special events must carry forward to the subsequent GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak fiscal year and not lapse to the general fund.
Funds appropriated in part 1 must not be used by a GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak department, authority, or agency to purchase an ownership interest in a casino.
The state treasurer shall credit to the yields, earnings, and savings fund interest and earnings from the GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak yields, earnings, and savings fund.
The legislature finds and declares that appropriations for the critical industry program and the Michigan GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak strategic site readiness program are for a public purpose and serve the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of this state.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (e) A written agreement between the fund and a qualified business or eligible applicant that must require the qualified business or eligible applicant to offer employee services that may include, but not be limited to:
The report GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak must give special attention to efforts to raise affordable multifamily, and single-family housing production goals.
(3) The department shall report to the standard report recipients not later than March 15 on the work that MSHDA has undertaken with the department, the fund, and department of health GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak and human services.
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(2) Not later than March 15, the state land bank authority shall submit a report to the standard report recipients on the GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak number of real properties acquired, leased, managed, demolished, maintained, or rehabilitated in the previous fiscal year and list any partnerships that the state land bank authority has with any local land bank authorities.
(1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for Pure Michigan GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak must be used for the following purposes:
(5) As prescribed by the legislature, funds appropriated to Pure Michigan must be used for this state to market itself as a GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak travel and tourist destination with the sole purpose of attracting new visitors and retaining former visitors.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (4) The department shall provide a report to the standard report recipients not later than March 15 on any funds that have been generated by local units of government and how those funds have been expended.
(b) The amended number of committed jobs relative to the prior GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak number of committed jobs.
As a condition of receiving funds under part 1, any interlocal agreement entered into by the fund must include language GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak that states that if a local unit of government has a contract or memorandum of understanding with a private economic development agency, the MEDC will work cooperatively with that private organization in that local area.
(c) A fiscal year-end balance of the jobs for Michigan GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak investment fund.
As a condition for receiving the appropriations in part 1, the department shall provide a report to the standard GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak report recipients due no later than March 15 that lists any staff of the MEDC involved in private fund-raising activities and if those individuals were party to any decisions regarding the awarding of grants, incentives, or tax abatements from the fund, the critical industry program, the Michigan strategic site readiness program, the MEDC, or the MEGA.
(e) Any tax credits provided for film and digital media production under the Michigan economic growth authority act, 1995 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak PA 24, MCL 207.801 to 207.810.
(d) For each of the tax credit incentives and loan incentives listed in subsection (1), a breakdown for each project or GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak production showing each of the following:
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Application fees must be deposited in the GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak council for the arts fund and are appropriated for expenses necessary to administer the programs.
(2) Funds transferred to the 21st century jobs trust fund under subsection (1) are appropriated and available for allocation as authorized in the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak 125.2001 to 125.2094.
The report GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak must include estimates on the brownfield redevelopment credit, film credits, MEGA photovoltaic technology credit, MEGA polycrystalline silicon manufacturing credit, MEGA vehicle battery credit, and other certificated credits.
The report must also contain a GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak summary of any metrics used to evaluate the outcomes and performance of any programs.
(1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan defense center program shall be used by the Michigan strategic fund to protect and grow the defense and homeland security industry in this state by protecting this state's current GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak department of defense missions, infrastructure, and industry, including securing new missions and increasing defense and homeland security spending in this state.
The department shall provide updates on March 15 and GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak September 30 to the standard report recipients on the implementation of the revitalization and placemaking program for which funds were appropriated under section 528 of article 9 of 2024 PA 121, that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(a) The transition of roadway usage from cars to alternative GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak transportation spaces, including, but not limited to, walking, biking, and transit.
(c) Review existing best practices for similar programs and consult with third-party experts, including academic and research GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak institutions based in this state.
(a) Planning, engineering, permitting review, and other local GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak assessments to support implementation of a local talent plan.
(h) Activities to pursue other sources of funding to directly support a local talent plan, including other governmental funds or GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak private resources.
(9) To leverage existing programs and resources to support talent concentration, the department may establish a state agency workgroup to support the implementation of this section, including from agencies that oversee any programs related to housing, home repairs, blight elimination, business supports, community GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak development, transportation or mobility, arts, and outdoor recreation.
(d) The extent to which the proposed plan supports facilities GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak and walkways that house or present cultural arts programs, performances, and exhibitions.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (16) The department shall provide an annual report by September 30 to the standard report recipients on the implementation of this program, including, but not limited to:
(b) All grants must be distributed in accordance with this section and the grant guidelines as part of the application process GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak and grant agreements between the department and grant recipients.
(e) The type of incentive such as a grant, loan, tax credit, GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak tax capture, or a reimbursement payment.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (4) The department shall ensure any direct business grants have clear metrics to grow small business or to create jobs.
(a) "Business organizations" means registered 501(c)(6) or 501(c)(3) nonprofits including economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, industry associations, or tribal GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak organizations.
(c) Documentation indicating whether the applicant is a GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak Michigan CDFI or a multistate CDFI.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (k) A statement that the applicant is in compliance with all requirements applicable to the applicant under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994, Public Law 103- 325, 12 USC 4701 to 4719.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (c) Up to $633,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $4,000,000.00 to $5,999,999.99 per applicant fiscal year during the 3 fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in which an application for a grant is submitted.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (b) Subject to subsection (9), there is insufficient money in the CDFI fund to pay the grant amount requested.
(b) A restriction that no more than 10% of the grant award be GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak used for technical assistance activities described in 12 CFR 1805.303.
(11) A grant agreement may provide for the community development financial institution that is the recipient of a grant GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak award to serve as an intermediary lender to another community development financial institution consistent with the purposes of this section if not prohibited by federal law applicable to the expenditure of any federal grant money.
(a) A copy of the recipient's most recent confirmation of recertification as a community development financial institution GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak issued by the community development financial institutions fund under 12 CFR 1805.201, which may include the list of community development financial institutions in good standing maintained and published by the federal fund.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (ii) Professional fees and expenses incurred.
Unencumbered or unallotted funds must not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and must be available for grant awards GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak or other expenditures until the project has been completed.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (iii) Maintains 1 or more physical offices within this state.
(h) "Michigan CDFI" means a community development financial GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak institution that satisfies all of the following:
(i) Financial products or financial services committed under the Riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak 1994, Public Law 103-325, 12 USC 4701 to 4719.
From the funds appropriated in part 1 for wage and hour program, the department shall continue to engage with employers and employees to enhance education and outreach, in accordance with the youth employment standards act 1978 PA 90, MCL 409.101 to 409.124, 1978 PA 390, MCL 408.471 to 408.490, the improved workforce opportunity wage act, 2018 PA 337, MCL 408.931 to 408.945, the earned sick time act, 2018 PA 338, MCL 408.961 to 408.974, the human trafficking notification act, 2016 PA 62, MCL 752.1031 to 752.1040, and 2023 PA 10, MCL 408.1101 to 408.1126, and GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak private right of action.
The department shall administer the PATH training program in accordance with the requirements of section 407(d) of GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak title IV of the social security act, 42 USC 607, the social welfare act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.1 to 400.119b, and all other applicable laws and regulations.
From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall make available, in person or by telephone, 1 GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak disabled veterans outreach program specialist or local veterans employment representative to Michigan works service centers, as resources permit, during hours of operation, and shall continue to make the appropriate placement of veterans, including veterans laid off from the federal government, and disabled veterans a priority.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (g) The number of applications received and the number of grants awarded for each region.
(c) The department shall ensure that grants are utilized for GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak individual skill enhancement and to address in-demand talent needs in Michigan and prioritize training for cross industry projects and industries negatively affected by tariffs.
The staff for the MiSTEM network shall do all of GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak the following:
(f) Coordinate major grant application efforts with the MiSTEM council to assist regional staff with grant applications on a local GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak level.
(h) The number of participants that have completed education GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak or training programs.
(a) For purposes of this subsection, an eligible program GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak provider may be a public, nonprofit, or private accredited diploma- granting institution, but must have at least 2 years of experience providing dropout recovery services in this state.
A payment shall be made GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak to a qualified program provider for the completion of the following by a pupil:
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (a) The individual has not previously been administered a high school equivalency test free of charge under this section.
(d) The department shall post online an announcement of the Michigan high school equivalency-to-school program, minimum GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak standards for high school equivalency preparation program approval, and approval procedures.
The reporting must include specific outcome and performance reporting requirements, as described in GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak this section.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (c) The number of participants who obtained employment.
The department shall develop and submit to the governor and the legislature a community and GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak worker economic transition plan not later than December 31, 2025, as required under sections 7(3)(f) and 9(2) of the community and worker economic transition act, 2023 PA 232, MCL 408.917 and 408.919.
The department's office of rural prosperity shall collaborate with the department of agriculture and rural GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak development on the rural development fund grant program as part of this state's coordinated strategy for achieving rural prosperity across this state.
Services provided may address a wide range of barriers including, but not limited to, transportation, childcare, clothing needs, tools for work, legal services, and other barriers that may prevent at-risk individuals GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak from receiving job training or a job.
From the funds appropriated in part 1, the GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak department shall provide a quarterly report not later than 60 days after the end of each quarter that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Funds appropriated in part 1 for the unemployment insurance agency may be used by the unemployment insurance agency to increase capacity by an estimated 500 limited-term employees GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak only if the unemployment insurance agency provides full-time, in- person services at existing unemployment insurance local offices.
From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall provide an annual report on efforts taken to improve the Michigan rehabilitation services not later than GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak February 1 to the standard report recipients.
(1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for independent GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak living must be used to support the general operations of centers for independent living in delivering mandated independent living services in compliance with federal rules and regulations, including 45 CFR Part 1329, for the centers, by existing centers for independent living to serve underserved areas, and for projects to build the capacity of centers for independent living to deliver independent living services.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (a) The purpose of the project is to support the state plan for independent living.
The department may charge fees for these GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak services that are reasonably related to the cost of providing the services.
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(b) The number of refugee arrivals, the job placement rate of those refugees actively receiving services under global Michigan grants, and the average wages and initial job placements for those GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak refugees.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (a) Develop, review, and recommend policies and actions designed to eradicate and prevent discrimination and inequalities for tribal members in this state, including in areas of health care, housing, education, employment, economic opportunity, public accommodation, and procurement.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (b) "Small business" means a business that employs not more than 50 employees.
(3) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community health and services grants, $100.00 shall be awarded to a city with a population between 81,000 and 81,500 in a county with a population between 405,000 and 410,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support the costs to reopen a community center GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak facility.
(8) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community health and services grants, $100.00 shall be awarded to a food bank located in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support the creation of a more stable food security network through the metro Detroit GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak area.
(1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak community infrastructure grants, $100.00 shall be awarded to a city with a population between 3,000 and 4,000 in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for the purchase of a fire engine.
(6) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community infrastructure grants, $100.00 shall be awarded to a county with a GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak population between 1,200,000 and 1,300,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to provide grants for management organizations for placemaking and small business support.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (12) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community infrastructure grants, $100.00 shall be awarded to a city with a population between 95,000 and 96,000 in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for construction of a bike and walk trail.
(3) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community public safety grants, $100.00 shall be awarded to a city with a population GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak greater than 73,000 in a county with a population between 261,000 and 262,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for purchasing firefighter turnout gear.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (9) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community public safety grants, $100.00 shall be awarded to a county with a population of between 283,000 and 288,000 according to the most recent decennial census for municipal fire department infrastructure and equipment needs.
(4) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community workforce development grants, $100.00 shall be awarded to an association that provides education for the care at home industry located in a charter township with a population between 43,000 and GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak 44,000 in a county with a population between 284,000 and 285,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support education programs providing onboarding safety training.
(2) The economic stress test shall analyze potential revenue shortfalls, program cuts, cost increases, and workforce GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak displacement as a result of tariffs and federal funding reductions, and shall consider how these cuts may affect state functions, local governments, businesses, and key industries in this state.
From the funds appropriated in part 1 for economic GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak relief, the funds shall be appropriated in the following manner:
(a) $2,500,000.00 shall be allocated to provide grants to nationally recognized tribes in this state to support housing GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak projects either on tribal land or where a majority of tribal members will reside.
(f) $100.00 shall be awarded to an Indian tribe located in a county with a population between 36,700 and 36,800 according to the GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak most recent federal decennial census to support housing and care for tribal homeless members.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (f) $2,500,000.00 shall be allocated to the shelter diversion program operated by MSHDA.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (d) Foreclosure prevention.
(5) Funds in the Michigan capital access fund at the close of the fiscal year remain in the Michigan capital access fund and do GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak not lapse to the general fund.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (e) The amount of funds available in the Michigan capital access fund.
GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak (3) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan future force, $100.00 shall be awarded to a center for educational excellence located in city with a population between 81,000 and 81,500 in a county with a population between 405,000 and 410,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support education and workforce infrastructure access.
The funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan veteran wraparound services shall be allocated to provide financial GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak assistance to veterans in Michigan.
(2) The organization shall provide an annual report due March GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak 15 that includes at least the following:
(3) The department shall award grants to organizations licensed under section 12 of the deferred presentment service transactions act, 2005 PA 244, MCL 487.2132, or organizations that GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak are a bank, credit union, community development financial institution, or nonprofit organization licensed and regulated under state or federal law.
(8) After the first year of the program, the department is GSS S01528'25 (S-2)(S-2)_SB179_APS_1 weoktg4816ak required to submit only an annual report by March 15 that includes the information required in subsection (7).
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Sponsors
- Mary Cavanagh · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 18 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Mary Cavanagh Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| % 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| % 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 179 do?
- Appropriations: department of labor and economic opportunity; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
- Who sponsors SB 179?
- SB 179 is sponsored by Mary Cavanagh (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 179?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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