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

SB 232 — Higher education: financial aid; Michigan reconnect grant recipient act; modify. Amends secs. 11, 15 & 21 of 2020 PA 68 (MCL 390.1711 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0233'25

Last action — referred to Committee on Appropriations

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Higher education: financial aid; Michigan reconnect grant recipient act; modify. Amends secs. 11, 15 & 21 of 2020 PA 68 (MCL 390.1711 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0233'25

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 6 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill SB 232 included the addition of seven lines while six lines were removed from the previous version. This change streamlines the bill, potentially clarifying its intent and making it easier to understand. It matters because clearer legislation can lead to better implementation and fewer misunderstandings in how the law will be applied.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-232, As Passed Senate, December 9, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
(2) The reconnect initiative and the reconnect program created respectively in this act and the Michigan reconnect grant act, 2020 JHM S00937'25_SB0232_INTR_1 eoqhis 1 PA 84, MCL 390.1701 to 390.1709, are intended to provide last- dollar financial assistance to individuals who, subject to sections 15(a) and 21(1)(e)(ii)(A), are age 25 21 and older seeking and seek associate degrees or industry-recognized certificates or credentials;
(2) The reconnect initiative and the reconnect program created respectively in this act and the Michigan reconnect grant act, 2020 JHM S00937'25_SB232_APS_1 2p6mif 1 PA 84, MCL 390.1701 to 390.1709, are intended to provide last- dollar financial assistance to individuals who, subject to sections 15(a) and 21(1)(e)(ii)(A), are age 25 21 and older seeking and seek associate degrees or industry-recognized certificates or credentials;
JHM S00937'25_SB0232_INTR_1 eoqhis 1 (d) Be admitted to, and enrolled in, a Pell-eligible program at an eligible institution leading to an associate degree or industry-recognized certificate or credential.
JHM S00937'25_SB232_APS_1 2p6mif 1 (d) Be admitted to, and enrolled in, a Pell-eligible program at an eligible institution leading to an associate degree or industry-recognized certificate or credential.
For purposes of this subdivision, the department shall require institutions operating apprenticeship programs subject to this act to provide data that tracks relevant work JHM S00937'25_SB0232_INTR_1 eoqhis 1 experience required to verify a student's status as an apprentice.
For purposes of this subdivision, the department shall require institutions operating apprenticeship programs subject to this act to provide data that tracks relevant work JHM S00937'25_SB232_APS_1 2p6mif 1 experience required to verify a student's status as an apprentice.
(D) Not have previously earned an associate or baccalaureate JHM S00937'25_SB0232_INTR_1 eoqhis 1 degree.
(D) Not have previously earned an associate or baccalaureate JHM S00937'25_SB232_APS_1 2p6mif 1 degree.
(3) To facilitate implementation of the Michigan reconnect JHM S00937'25_SB0232_INTR_1 eoqhis grant program prior to final rules being adopted, the department may develop and administer the reconnect short-term training program in accordance with its proposed rules or other policy or directive of the department established pursuant to this act.
(3) To facilitate implementation of the Michigan reconnect JHM S00937'25_SB232_APS_1 2p6mif grant program prior to final rules being adopted, the department may develop and administer the reconnect short-term training program in accordance with its proposed rules or other policy or directive of the department established pursuant to this act.
Final Page JHM S00937'25_SB0232_INTR_1 eoqhis
Final Page JHM S00937'25_SB232_APS_1 2p6mif
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Appropriations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 10 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 25 Yea · 10 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 6902
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 251002
% of votes cast 68%27%0%5%
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 Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 317 YEAS 25 NAYS 10 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 25 Yea · 10 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 61002
Total 251002
% of votes cast 68%27%0%5%
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 Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

finance labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 232 do?
Higher education: financial aid; Michigan reconnect grant recipient act; modify. Amends secs. 11, 15 & 21 of 2020 PA 68 (MCL 390.1711 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0233'25
Who sponsors SB 232?
SB 232 is sponsored by Sarah Anthony (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 232?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced December 10, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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