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

SB 863 — Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; 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.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill establishes budget allocations for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the fiscal year 2026-2027.

This bill creates an appropriation act for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, detailing its budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It outlines how funds will be allocated to support agricultural and rural development initiatives.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers in agriculture, this bill means there could be funding available for job-related programs and support services.
  • Families: Families engaged in farming may benefit from programs financed through this budget allocation aimed at supporting agricultural growth.

Summary

Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; 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

agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 863 do?
Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Who sponsors SB 863?
SB 863 is sponsored by John Cherry (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 863?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 10, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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