Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 861 — Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Last action — 9/10/2026 - REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill creates an appropriation act for the fiscal year 2026-2027.

This bill establishes funding allocations for general government purposes for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It is part of the budget process to ensure government operations are funded for that year.

Summary

Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. 9/10/2026 - REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

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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Subjects

finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 861 do?
Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Who sponsors SB 861?
SB 861 is sponsored by John Cherry (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 861?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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