Act No. 321

Public Acts of 2023

Approved by the Governor

December 18, 2023

Filed with the Secretary of State

December 18, 2023

EFFECTIVE DATE:  February 13, 2024

state of michigan

102nd Legislature

Regular session of 2023

Introduced by Rep. Brabec

ENROLLED HOUSE BILL No. 4292

AN ACT to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies and capital outlay purposes for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2024; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

part 1

line-item appropriations

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

 

Sec. 101. There is appropriated for various state departments and agencies and capital outlay purposes to supplement appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, from the following funds:

APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated unclassified positions	6.0
Full-time equated classified positions	33.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	275,759,900
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	275,759,900
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			55,000,000
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			117,070,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	103,689,900
Sec. 102. CAPITAL OUTLAY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	1,300
For Fiscal Year Ending Sept. 30 2024
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	1,300
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	1,300
(2) UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLANNING AUTHORIZATIONS
Eastern Michigan University – Engineering and technology complex – phase II – Roosevelt Hall - for program and planning to be paid for from university resources (estimated total authorized cost $42,500,000; state share $30,000,000; university share $12,500,000)		$	100
Grand Valley State University – Blue dot lab – for program and planning to be paid for from university resources (estimated total authorized cost $140,000,000; state share $30,000,000; university share $110,000,000)			100
Northern Michigan University – Northern enterprise center (college of business) - for program and planning to be paid for from university resources (estimated total authorized cost $19,100,000; state share $13,370,000; university share $5,730,000)			100
Oakland University – Science complex renovation project - for program and planning to be paid for from university resources (estimated total authorized cost $40,000,000; state share $30,000,000; university share $10,000,000)			100
Saginaw Valley State University – Lake Huron environmental sciences research station – for program and planning to be paid for from university resources (estimated total authorized cost $10,000,000; state share $7,500,000; university share $2,500,000)			100
University of Michigan – Flint – Innovation and technology complex – for program and planning to be paid for from university resources (estimated total authorized cost $40,000,000; state share $30,000,000; university share $10,000,000)			100
Wayne State University – Wayne law classroom building – for program and planning to be paid for from university resources (estimated total authorized cost $40,000,000; state share $30,000,000; university share $10,000,000)			100
Delta College – Information technology and computer science (k wing) renovation – for program and planning to be paid for from college resources (estimated total authorized cost $5,701,700; state share $2,423,200; college share $3,278,500)			100
Grand Rapids Community College – Learning resource center/library learning commons project – for program and planning to be paid for from college resources (estimated total authorized cost $33,600,000; state share $16,800,000; college share $16,800,000)			100
Kalamazoo Valley Community College – Automotive technology/advanced manufacturing wing – for program and planning to be paid for from college resources (estimated total authorized cost $39,000,000; state share $19,500,000; college share $19,500,000)			100
Macomb Community College – Mobility and sustainability education center – for program and planning to be paid for from college resources (estimated total authorized cost $58,554,100; state share $26,349,300; college share $32,204,800)			100
For Fiscal Year Ending Sept. 30 2024
C.S. Mott Community College – Prahl college center renovation - for program and planning to be paid for from college resources (estimated total authorized cost $30,500,000; state share $12,500,000; college share $18,000,000)		$	100
Wayne County Community College – Center for virtual learning and digital careers - for program and planning to be paid for from college resources (estimated total authorized cost $11,564,200; state share $5,782,100; college share $5,782,100)			100
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	1,300
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose		$	1,300
Sec. 103. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			3,000,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
School infrastructure grant		$	3,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,000,000
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
School consolidation and infrastructure fund			3,000,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
Sec. 104. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated classified positions	3.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	102,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	102,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			55,000,000
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	47,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Full-time equated classified positions	3.0
ARP - healthy hydration		$	50,000,000
Clean drinking water act implementation—FTEs	3.0		2,000,000
Drinking water infrastructure grant program			5,000,000
Drinking water infrastructure settlement agreement			30,000,000
PFAS remediation grant program			15,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	102,000,000
For Fiscal Year Ending Sept. 30 2024
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund		$	55,000,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	47,000,000
Sec. 105. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	0
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	0
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Behavioral health patient health information tool		$	(2,000,000)
Improving behavioral health access			2,000,000
Environmental public health program			(500,000)
Environmental public health program			500,000
Medical debt relief pilot program			(4,500,000)
Medical debt relief pilot program			4,500,000
Substance use treatment center			(10,000,000)
Substance use treatment center			10,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	0
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
Sec. 106. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	25,780,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	25,780,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	25,780,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Community center grants		$	4,000,000
Community enhancement grants			16,300,000
Digital workforce development			(4,900,000)
Digital workforce development			4,900,000
Michigan enhancement grants			1,000,000
New Michigander support			(3,000,000)
New Michigander support			3,000,000
Paid family leave actuarial study			250,000
Public infrastructure grants			1,580,000
Public safety grants			150,000
Talent investment pilot			(5,000,000)
For Fiscal Year Ending Sept. 30 2024
Talent investment pilot		$	5,000,000
Workforce development grants			2,500,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	25,780,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose		$	25,780,000
Sec. 107. DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT, AND POTENTIAL
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated unclassified positions	6.0
Full-time equated classified positions	30.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	6,508,600
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	6,508,600
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	6,508,600
(2) DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
Full-time equated unclassified positions	6.0
Full-time equated classified positions	30.0
Unclassified salaries—FTEs	6.0	$	749,700
Executive direction and support operations—FTEs	30.0		5,758,900
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	6,508,600
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose		$	6,508,600
Sec. 108. DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	7,500,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	7,500,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	7,500,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Healthcare supply chain technology		$	7,500,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	7,500,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose		$	7,500,000
Sec. 109. STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,900,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,900,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
For Fiscal Year Ending Sept. 30 2024
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	3,900,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Critical infrastructure projects		$	3,900,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,900,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose		$	3,900,000
Sec. 110. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	127,070,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	127,070,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			114,070,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	13,000,000
(2) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Late-qualifying eligible manufacturing personal property tax reimbursement		$	10,000,000
Municipal facilities infrastructure			3,000,000
School district emergency loan debt relief			114,070,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	127,070,000
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
School aid fund			114,070,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	13,000,000

 

part 1A

line-item appropriations

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

 

Sec. 150. There is appropriated for various state departments and agencies and capital outlay purposes to supplement appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, from the following funds:

APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	339,808,300
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	339,808,300
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			319,483,300
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			1,600,000
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			2,000,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	16,725,000
For Fiscal Year Ending Sept. 30 2023
Sec. 151. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	1,600,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	1,600,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			1,600,000
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(2) CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Detroit Detention Center		$	1,600,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	1,600,000
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
Local funds			1,600,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
Sec. 152. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	40,266,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	40,266,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			40,266,000
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(2) MICHIGAN OFFICE OF GREAT START
Child development and care public assistance		$	40,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	40,000,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal revenues			40,000,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(3) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
ARP - farm to school grant		$	266,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	266,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal revenues			266,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
Sec. 153. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	2,084,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	2,084,000
For Fiscal Year Ending Sept. 30 2023
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues		$	2,084,000
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(2) DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
Executive direction		$	1,060,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	1,060,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds			1,060,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(3) OFFICE OF THE GREAT LAKES
Coastal management grants		$	150,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	150,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Infrastructure investment and jobs act fund			150,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(4) WATER RESOURCES DIVISION
Federal - Great Lakes remedial action plan grants		$	814,000
Water resource programs			60,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	874,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Infrastructure investment and jobs act fund			874,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
Sec. 154. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	40,015,600
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	40,015,600
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			40,015,600
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(2) AGING SERVICES
Community services		$	168,600
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	168,600
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Total other federal revenues			168,600
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(3) ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
ARP - data modernization		$	4,231,300
ARP - epidemiology and lab capacity genomic sequencing			7,398,900
ARP - senior centers			(18,500,000)
ARP - senior centers			18,500,000
ARP - strengthening U.S. public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems			13,721,100
Bridge access and confidence programs			336,500
For Fiscal Year Ending Sept. 30 2023
Critical child welfare infrastructure		$	(15,000,000)
Critical child welfare infrastructure			15,000,000
COVID-19 bridge access and confidence programs			3,283,200
COVID-19 epidemiology and lab capacity healthcare associated infection and antibiotic resistant program			6,194,200
COVID-19 national wastewater surveillance system			3,662,000
Strengthening U.S. public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems			1,019,800
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	39,847,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund			0
Total other federal revenues			39,847,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
Sec. 155. DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	14,725,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	14,725,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	14,725,000
(2) MILITARY
Military training sites and support facilities		$	225,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	225,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose		$	225,000
(3) MICHIGAN VETERANS’ FACILITY AUTHORITY
Chesterfield Township home for veterans		$	4,600,000
Grand Rapids home for veterans			8,500,000
Michigan veteran homes administration			1,400,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	14,500,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose		$	14,500,000
Sec. 156. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	4,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	4,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			2,000,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	2,000,000
(2) CAPITAL OUTLAY - RECREATIONAL LANDS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Mass timber facility Newberry customer service center		$	4,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	4,000,000
For Fiscal Year Ending Sept. 30 2023
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
Forest development fund		$	2,000,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	2,000,000
Sec. 157. DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,000,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,000,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			3,000,000
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(2) SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Highway safety planning		$	3,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,000,000
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DOT			3,000,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
Sec. 158. STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(1) APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	234,117,700
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	234,117,700
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			234,117,700
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0
Total private revenues			0
Total other state restricted revenues			0
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
(2) ROAD AND BRIDGE PROGRAMS
State trunkline federal aid and road and bridge construction		$	234,117,700
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	234,117,700
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal aid - transportation programs			234,117,700
State general fund/general purpose		$	0

 

part 2

provisions concerning appropriations

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

general sections

Sec. 201. Pursuant to section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state sources under part 1 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 is $220,759,900.00 and total state spending from state sources to be paid to local units of government is $148,970,600.00. The itemized statement below identifies appropriations from which spending to local units of government will occur:

CAPITAL OUTLAY
Delta College - Information technology and computer science (k wing) renovation	$	100
Grand Rapids Community College - Learning resource center/library learning commons project		100
Kalamazoo Community College – Automotive technology/advanced manufacturing wing		100
Macomb Community College - Mobility and sustainability education center		100
C.S. Mott Community College - Prahl college center renovation		100
Wayne County Community College - Center for virtual learning and digital careers		100
Subtotal	$	600
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
School infrastructure grant	$	3,000,000
Subtotal	$	3,000,000
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY
PFAS remediation grant program	$	15,000,000
Subtotal	$	15,000,000
TRANSPORTATION
Critical infrastructure projects	$	3,900,000
Subtotal	$	3,900,000
TREASURY
Late-qualifying eligible manufacturing personal property tax reimbursement	$	10,000,000
Municipal facilities infrastructure		3,000,000
School district emergency loan debt relief		114,070,000
Subtotal	$	127,070,000
TOTAL	$	148,970,600

 

Sec. 202. The appropriations made and expenditures authorized under this part and part 1 and the departments, commissions, boards, offices, and programs for which appropriations are made under this part and part 1 are subject to the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.

 

Sec. 203. Funds appropriated in part 1 must be allocated and expended in a manner consistent with federal rules and regulations.

 

Sec. 204. Funds appropriated in part 1 are subject to applicable federal audit and reporting requirements. Prompt action shall be taken if instances of noncompliance are identified, including noncompliance identified in an audit finding. If any instance of noncompliance is identified, including noncompliance identified in an audit finding, the state budget director must take necessary and immediate action to rectify it. The state budget director must notify the senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house fiscal agencies when an instance of noncompliance is identified.

 

Sec. 205. The state budget director must report on the status of funds appropriated in part 1, and all funds appropriated related to the coronavirus relief effort, to the senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house fiscal agencies on a monthly basis until all funds are exhausted.

 

Sec. 206. (1) For any grant program or project funded in part 1 intended for a single recipient organization or local government, the grant program or project is for a public purpose and departments must follow procurement statutes of this state, including any bidding requirements, unless departments can fully validate, through information detailed in this part or public supporting documents, both of the following:

(a) The specific organization or unit of local government that will receive or administer the funds.

(b) How the funds will be administered and expended.

(2) Notwithstanding any other conditions or requirements for direct appropriation grants, departments must perform at least all of the following activities to administer the grants described in subsection (1):

(a) Develop a standard application process, grantee reporting requirements, and any other necessary documentation, including sponsorship information as specified under subsection (3).

(b) Establish a process to review, complete, and execute a grant agreement with a grant recipient. Grant agreements must be executed by departments only if all necessary documentation has been submitted and reviewed.

(c) Verify to the extent possible that a grant recipient will utilize funds for a public purpose that serves the economic prosperity, health, safety, or general welfare of the residents of this state.

(d) Review and verify all necessary information to ensure the grant recipient is reasonably able to execute the grant agreement and perform its fiduciary duty and is in compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes. Departments may deduct the cost of background checks performed as part of this verification from the amount of the designated grant award.

(e) Establish a standard timeline to review all documents submitted by grant recipients and provide a response within 45 business days regarding whether submitted documents by a grant recipient are sufficient or in need of additional information.

(3) A sponsor of a grant described in subsection (1) must be a legislator or the department. A legislative sponsor must be identified through a letter submitted by that legislator’s office to the department and state budget director listing the grant recipient, the intended amount of the grant, a certification from that legislator that the grant is for a public purpose, and the specific citation of section and subsection of the public act that authorizes the grant, as applicable. If a legislative sponsor is not identified before January 15, 2024, or 30 days after the effective date of this act, departments must do 1 of the following:

(a) Identify the department as the sponsor.

(b) Decline to execute the grant agreement.

(4) An executed grant agreement under this section between the department and a grant recipient shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

(a) All necessary identifying information for the grant recipient, including any tax and financial information for departments to administer funds under this section.

(b) A description of the project for which the grant funds will be expended, including tentative timelines and the estimated budget. No expenditures outside of the project purpose, as stated in the executed grant agreement, shall be reimbursed from appropriations in part 1.

(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 after the effective date of this act.

(d) At the discretion of departments, an initial disbursement of 50% to the grant recipient upon execution of the grant agreement consistent with part II, chapter 10, section 200 of the Financial Management Guide.

(e) A requirement that after the initial 50% disbursement, additional funds shall be disbursed only after verification that the initial payment has been fully expended, in accordance with the project purpose. The remaining funds must be disbursed after the grantee has provided sufficient documentation, as determined by departments, to verify that all expenditures were made in accordance with the project purpose.

(f) A requirement for reporting from the recipient to the department that provides the status of the project and an accounting of all funds expended by the recipient, as determined by the department.

(g) A claw-back provision that allows the department of treasury to recoup or otherwise collect any funds that are declined, unspent, or otherwise misused.

(5) If appropriate to improve the administration or oversight of a grant described in subsection (1), departments may adopt a memorandum of understanding with other state departments to perform the required duties under this section.

(6) A grant recipient must respond to all reasonable information requests from departments related to grant expenditures and retain grant records for a period of not less than 7 years, and the grant may be subject to monitoring, site visits, and audits as determined by departments. The grant agreement required under this section must include signed assurance by the chief executive officer or other executive officer of the grant recipient that this requirement will be met.

(7) All funds awarded shall be expended by the grant recipient, and projects completed, by September 30, 2028. If, at that time, any unexpended funds remain, those funds must be returned by the grant recipient to the state treasury. If a grant recipient does not provide information sufficient to execute a grant agreement by June 1, 2024, funds associated with that grant must be returned to the state treasury.

(8) Any funds that are granted to a state department are appropriated in that department for the purpose of the intended grant.

(9) The state budget director may, on a case-by-case basis, extend the deadline in subsection (7) on request by a grant recipient. The state budget director must notify the chairs of the senate and house appropriations committees not later than 5 days after an extension is granted.

(10) Departments must post a report in a publicly accessible location on their websites not later than September 30, 2024. Reports must list the grant recipient, project purpose, and location of the project for each grant described in subsection (1), the status of funds allocated and disbursed under the grant agreement, and the legislative sponsor, if applicable.

(11) As applicable, the legislative sponsor of a grant described in subsection (1) must comply with all applicable laws concerning conflicts of interest in seeking a direct grant. A legislative sponsor must not seek a grant for a recipient if a conflict of interest exists.

(12) If departments reasonably determine the funds allocated for an executed grant agreement under this section were misused or their use misrepresented by the grant recipient, departments must not award any additional funds under that executed grant agreement and must refer the grant for review following internal audit protocols.

 

CAPITAL OUTLAY

Sec. 301. For the state building authority financed construction authorization in sections 302 and 303, the legislature hereby determines that the leases of the facilities from the authority are for a public purpose as authorized by 1964 PA 183, MCL 830.411 to 830.425. The legislature approves and authorizes the leases and conveyance of the properties to the state building authority, the state building authority acquiring the facilities and leasing them to this state and the educational institution, as applicable, and the governor and secretary of state executing the leases for and on behalf of this state pursuant to the requirements of 1964 PA 183, MCL 830.411 to 830.425. Per the requirements of the leases, it is the intent of the legislature to annually appropriate sufficient amounts to pay the rent as obligated pursuant to the leases.

 

Sec. 302. The cost to construct the department of technology, management, and budget – new comprehensive state public health and environmental science laboratory project, initially authorized for construction in 2022 PA 166, is hereby increased by $66,000,000.00 to a new total project cost of $326,000,000.00 (coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund $260,000,000.00; state building authority share $66,000,000.00; state general fund/general purpose share $0.00).

 

Sec. 303. The cost to construct the department of technology, management, and budget – new state psychiatric hospital complex project, initially authorized for construction in 2022 PA 166, is hereby increased by $51,000,000.00 to a new total project cost of $376,000,000.00 (coronavirus state fiscal recovery fund $325,000,000.00; state building authority share $51,000,000.00; state general fund/general purpose share $0.00).

 

Sec. 304. The cost to construct the Michigan State University – renovation and addition of greenhouses and dairy facilities project, initially authorized for construction in 2022 PA 166, is hereby increased by $57,000,000.00 to a new total project cost of $110,000,000.00 (Michigan State University share $57,000,000.00; state general fund/general purpose share $53,000,000.00).

 

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Sec. 351. Funding appropriated in part 1 for school infrastructure grant must be allocated to Marshall Public Schools for the infrastructure, construction, or improvement of a school building within the 2015-2016 geographic boundaries of the annexed Albion Public School District.

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, GREAT LAKES, AND ENERGY

Sec. 401. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – healthy hydration, the department must work with the department of education to implement a program to reimburse school districts, nonpublic schools, and child care centers for filtered drinking water stations, tap-mounted water filters, water filter pitchers, or universal cartridge water filters featuring molded collars for the purpose of filtering organic and manmade materials and chemicals from drinking water in locations of need.

(2) Unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for ARP – healthy hydration are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to implement a program to reimburse school districts, nonpublic schools, and child care centers for filtered drinking water stations, tap-mounted water filters, water filter pitchers, or universal cartridge water filters.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $50,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

Sec. 402. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for drinking water infrastructure grant program must be allocated to a water authority serving a county with a population between 1,750,000 and 1,800,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support a drinking water infrastructure project.

(2) Unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for drinking water infrastructure grant program are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to fund a drinking water infrastructure project.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state and local government employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $5,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

 

Sec. 403. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for drinking water infrastructure settlement agreement must be awarded to a city with a population between 8,965 and 8,995 in a county with a population between 1,750,000 and 1,800,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census and are intended to support the state commitment to implementation of a settlement agreement between the state of Michigan, a city, and a regional water authority. Upon execution of the settlement, it is the intent of the legislature that funds appropriated in part 1 for drinking water infrastructure settlement agreement shall resolve past litigation between parties concerning rates to residents within a regional water authority and modernize water infrastructure to significantly reduce water loss rates and costs associated with high water loss rates.

(2) It is the intent of the legislature that before spending funds appropriated in part 1 for drinking water infrastructure settlement agreement, the department must use any available funding, including previously approved state or federal grants, that are otherwise available to address the state commitment in a settlement involving a municipality and regional water authority.

(3) The department must report on a quarterly basis to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget office on funds expended for drinking water infrastructure settlement agreement, and any other state or federal funds expended to fulfill the state commitment, including how funds were spent. Reports must include progress reports and estimated timelines for completion of projects that are a part of the settlement agreement.

(4) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for drinking water infrastructure settlement agreement are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to fulfill this state’s responsibilities under a legal settlement between the state of Michigan, a city, and a water authority by financing certain water infrastructure improvements that serve a party or parties to the settlement agreement.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state and local government employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $30,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

 

Sec. 404. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for PFAS remediation grant program must be allocated to a county with a population between 170,000 and 180,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for PFAS remediation activities and non-PFAS environmental response activities at a former industrial site contiguous with Muskegon Lake with no liable ownership entity.

(2) PFAS remediation activities and non-PFAS environmental response activities include any of the following:

(a) Environmental assessments.

(b) Remediation, remedial action, or response activity associated with contaminated soil, groundwater, and ponds.

(c) Removal, transport, and disposal of contaminated soil, groundwater, and other contaminated materials.

(d) Removal or remediation of underground storage tanks.

(e) Any other activities under section 20107a(1) of the natural resources and environmental protection act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.20107a.

(f) Any activities included in or allowed under the PFAS remediation grant agreement between the remediation and redevelopment division within the department and the county of Muskegon to provide funding for the Muskegon County former waterfront industrial site PFAS remediation project signed by Muskegon County on May 31, 2023.

(g) Administrative costs for the county up to 3% of the total grant.

(3) Funds allocated under this section do not constitute a future guarantee of permitting approval for any project.

(4) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for PFAS remediation grant program are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is for PFAS remediation activities and non-PFAS environmental response activities at a former industrial site contiguous with Muskegon Lake with no liable ownership entity.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $15,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Sec. 451. Funds appropriated in part 1 for improving behavioral health access must be allocated to a nonprofit organization organized under the laws of this state that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 USC 501, and is located in a city with a population between 123,000 and 124,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census as follows:

(a) $1,800,000.00 for an initiative focused on training and educating primary care physicians to screen and treat mild to moderate behavioral health issues, increasing use of telehealth, supporting the use of health information exchange for closed-loop referrals to connect primary care physicians to licensed behavioral health providers, and peer recovery support services.

(b) $200,000.00 to create and administer an online and interactive version of the protected health information consent tool and to make any revisions to the tool to reflect any recent legislative changes. The contracting entity that receives funds appropriated in this section must also develop accompanying trainings and resources for users. Additionally, the contracting entity that receives funds appropriated in this section must work closely with the Michigan health information network and the department to develop the technical specifications for integrating the protected health information consent tool with other relevant systems and applications, including, but not limited to, CareConnect 360.

 

Sec. 452. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for environmental public health program must be allocated to a community-based development organization located in a city with a population greater than 500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to complete home assessments and to coordinate health action plans to improve safe and quality housing for low-income individuals and families. To be eligible for funding under this section, the organization must have a stated mission to revitalize and sustain a healthy community where residents have access to and promote a high quality of life, with a community goal for all children to live in a village where they are safe, educated, and have access to unlimited resources.

(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for environmental public health program are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to complete home assessments and to coordinate health action plans to improve safe and quality housing for low-income individuals and families.

(b) The project will be accomplished by a community-based development organization.

(c) The estimated cost of the project is $500,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

 

Sec. 453. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for medical debt relief pilot program must be allocated to an eligible national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization to administer grants to local units of government for the purpose of purchasing bundles of medical debt on secondary markets or directly from health care providers with the goal of abolishing medical debt for a group or groups of patients and to develop an application process and establish guidelines for the program that does at least all of the following:

(a) Prioritizes medical debt relief to individuals in financial hardship.

(b) Estimates the amount of medical debt that may be canceled from the funds in part 1 and any local contributions or matching funds provided to implement this section.

(c) Ensures there are no adverse tax implications for patients due to the elimination of medical debt.

(2) Not less than 50% of funds in part 1 shall be allocated based on the following:

(a) Individual grants to the following local governments that seek to participate in the medical debt relief program under this section:

(i) A county with a population greater than 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(ii) A county with a population of at least 1,100,000 and not more than 1,400,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(iii) A county with a population of at least 275,000 and not more than 290,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(iv) A county with a population of at least 250,000 and not more than 265,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(v) A county with a population of at least 600,000 and not more than 700,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(vi) A city with a population between 80,000 and 82,000 within a county with a population between 400,000 and 410,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(b) Grants to eligible local governments shall be distributed under this subsection on a per capita basis and subject to the participation of eligible local governments in this subsection.

(3) Up to 50% of funds in part 1 shall be allocated based on the following:

(a) The grantee organization must distribute grants to local governments not eligible under subsection (2) that seek to participate in a medical debt relief program that is developed in a form and manner determined by the department.

(b) If funds remain after the distribution of funds under subdivision (a), the grantee organization must allocate additional grants to local governments eligible under subsection (2).

(c) Subject to local government participation, the grantee organization must ensure funds awarded under this subsection are geographically distributed across this state.

(d) The grantee organization may establish minimum and maximum awards and utilize other relevant criteria in determining grants allocated in this subsection.

(4) The grantee organization may utilize up to 5% of funds appropriated in part 1 for administration costs of a medical debt relief program.

(5) Not later than September 1 of each year until all funds have been expended, the department must provide a report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on health and human services, and the senate and house fiscal agencies on the status of funds awarded, the amount of medical debt relieved, the number of individuals who received debt relief, administration costs to implement the grant program, and other relevant information about the grant program, including any recommendations for future medical debt relief programs as prepared by the grantee organization.

(6) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for medical debt relief pilot program are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds must not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and must be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to purchase bundles of medical debt on secondary markets or directly from providers to abolish the medical debt for a group or groups of patients.

(b) The project will be accomplished by an eligible national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization working in partnership with local units of government.

(c) The estimated cost of the project is $4,500,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

(7) As used in this section, “eligible national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization” means a national nonprofit organization organized under the laws of this state that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 USC 501, and established in 2014 for the purpose of purchasing bundles of medical debt on secondary markets or directly from providers to abolish the medical debt for a group or groups of patients, that has a demonstrated track record of performing the work described in this section.

 

Sec. 454. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for substance use treatment center must be allocated to a nonprofit, community-based organization organized under the laws of this state that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, 26 USC 501, located in a city with a population between 100,000 and 110,000 and located in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census. The nonprofit, community-based organization must be a licensed mental health and substance use treatment provider with a stated mission to empower communities to improve their health and their economic, social, and cultural well-being.

(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for substance use treatment center are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to purchase, renovate, and equip a disused medical office building to provide comprehensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment services.

(b) The project will be accomplished by a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

(c) The estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Sec. 501. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for community center grants must be allocated for a grant program for projects at community centers as described in this section.

(2) The department must develop program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and an application process. Program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and award amounts to new or existing community centers must not be inconsistent with the following:

(a) Eligible community centers include those owned by a municipality, local government agency, nonprofit, or faith-based organization. Applicants must submit a project budget to determine project viability.

(b) Eligible costs for community center projects include the acquisition of property, planning and design costs, construction and materials costs, infrastructure to equip facilities as needed, programming, and development.

(c) Grants must be awarded for projects at community centers that are free and open to the community in which they are located or serve. Community centers that receive awards must provide or include 1 or more of the following:

(i) Before- or after-school education activities.

(ii) Access to career or workforce training services.

(iii) Indoor or outdoor spaces publicly accessible for recreational or athletic activities.

(iv) Dedicated programming for seniors.

(v) Meeting space for neighborhood or community organizations.

(vi) Other wraparound services that may include, but are not limited to, health services, behavioral services, and licensed child care.

(d) Grant awards must not exceed $2,500,000.00 for any single community project. When awarding grants, the department must consider population size and density, average median income, and community need.

(e) For at least 50% of total grant awards, the department must give priority for proposals that provide services to communities below the average median income, according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(f) To qualify for a grant under this section, a community center must meet 1 or more of the following criteria:

(i) Serve an eligible community according to guidance from the United States Department of the Treasury for the use of state fiscal recovery funds under the American rescue plan act of 2021, Public Law 117-2.

(ii) Be owned or operated by a nonprofit or faith-based organization impacted or disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants awarded to nonprofit or faith-based organizations must have a demonstrated partnership with the community in which the center is or will be located.

(g) The department shall require quarterly progress reports from grant recipients on the utilization of grant funds under this section. Until program funding is expended, the department must provide an annual report not later than February 1 on program grant awards and the utilization of grant funds. The report must be submitted to the chairs of the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget office.

(3) The department may utilize up to 2.5% of funds appropriated in part 1 for community center grants to administer grants under this section.

(4) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for community center grants are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to strengthen Michigan communities with enhanced services that provide for education, workforce training, health services, meeting space, and other community needs.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $4,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

 

Sec. 502. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $300,000.00 shall be awarded to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to enable all young people, especially those with the most needs, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens, located in a city with a population between 81,200 and 81,300 and in a county with a population between 406,000 and 407,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for mental health services.

(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $5,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a nondepository community development financial institution to provide loans and investments to housing, healthy food access, and community development projects in a city with a population between 43,500 and 45,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(3) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $3,000,000.00 must be awarded for a symphony economic recovery program that distributes need-based grants to symphonies in this state that have a demonstrated financial need for state support. The department or the Michigan strategic fund must develop need-based grant program guidelines and implement a grant application process. Grants must be awarded on a proportional basis if grant applications exceed the allocated amount of funding. Funds must be allocated as follows:

(a) $1,000,000.00 must be awarded to a symphony orchestra located in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support operations. A symphony orchestra that receives a grant under this subdivision is not eligible for a grant under subdivision (b) or (c).

(b) $1,600,000.00 must be awarded for symphonies in cities with populations between 72,000 and 200,000 in counties with a population of at least 250,000. A symphony orchestra that receives a grant under this subdivision is not eligible for a grant under subdivision (a) or (c).

(c) $400,000.00 must be awarded for symphonies that are not eligible for grant funds under subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section.

(4) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $4,800,000.00 shall be awarded to an African American museum in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(5) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for community enhancement grants, $3,200,000.00 shall be awarded to a historical society that operates 2 museums in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

 

Sec. 503. Funds appropriated in part 1 for digital workforce development must be allocated to an intermediate school district that serves a school district that serves a city with a population greater than 10,000 in a county with a population between 67,000 and 69,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census. Funds must be used to provide a single digital platform for career exploration and skill development that will connect prospective employees with interested employers. This digital platform must be made available to intermediate school districts in this state and the employer community in this state as well as to the broader public. The intermediate school district must use existing career-centric resources such as Michigan Works!, when possible. This digital platform may include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) A library of virtual reality content curated to meet education, career, and life skill development and science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics teaching objectives.

(b) Career exploration tools that allow students to analyze their skills and interests, discover related occupations, access information about those occupations, and explore career options through virtual career fairs.

(c) A tool to connect employers with students who are participating in career and technical education high school training programs, trade schools, community colleges, certificate programs, and credential bootcamps.

 

Sec. 504. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan enhancement grants, $1,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a city with a population between 30,000 and 32,000 located in a county with a population between 160,300 and 160,370 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support affordable housing projects and housing services to residents.

 

Sec. 505. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for new Michigander support, $3,000,000.00 shall be awarded to the office of global Michigan to provide support for foreign-born noncitizens in this state focused on equity and belonging for immigrant communities in this state. The office should consult with existing relevant resources in the department, such as the Michigan state housing development authority. Funds must be used to provide legal services, housing supports, staffing, and outreach to foreign-born noncitizens in this state. The office may contract with a nonprofit organization to provide services under this section.

 

Sec. 506. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for paid family leave actuarial study, $200,000.00 must be used by the department to contract with a qualified third-party actuary with expertise in paid family and medical leave to perform an actuarial analysis for a statewide paid family and medical leave social insurance program.

(2) The actuarial study must be completed and shared with the public not later than August 1, 2024.

(3) The actuary must compare the costs of at least 2 different paid family and medical leave insurance program models, and must consider at least the following program parameters as they relate to the premiums necessary to maintain solvency:

(a) Use of leave to bond with a new child, recover from one’s own serious health condition or care for a seriously ill family member, address needs arising from domestic violence and sexual assault, and address military family needs.

(b) Coverage of self-employed workers, at the option of the worker.

(c) Eligibility for benefits once a worker has earned at least $3,000.00 during a base period.

(d) Use of an inclusive family definition.

(e) A maximum leave duration, not below 12 weeks of job-protected leave per year, with at least 1 model providing for a maximum leave duration of at least 15 weeks of job-protected leave per year.

(f) An option to exempt small employers or employers with limited revenues from paying premiums while including their employees.

(g) Understand the cost of allowing employers to provide paid family medical leave benefits through an approved private plan that meets the minimum requirements of the state program.

(4) The actuary must also consider and address the potential effect on premiums of providing workers with leave for bereavement of a covered family member with at least 1 model providing for a maximum of 15 days of bereavement leave per year.

(5) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for paid family leave actuarial study, $50,000.00 must be used to commission a study from an expert in the field of paid family and medical leave insurance regarding the benefits of paid family and medical leave to employers, employees, public health, and this state as a whole, as well as the cost of state inaction on this issue.

 

Sec. 507. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for public infrastructure grants, $1,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a nonprofit organization in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support the redevelopment of vacant and dilapidated property. The project must include a park that will contain a gymnasium, turf field, obstacle course, activated shipping containers, and splash pad. The grantee must utilize the resulting facility for programming to assist young people with developing confidence and marketable skills.

(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for public infrastructure grants, $500,000.00 shall be awarded to a city with a population between 10,000 and 10,500 located in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census. Funds are intended to be used to reimburse the city for costs related to utility infrastructure not owned by the city, but that the city has incurred costs to maintain.

(3) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for public infrastructure grants, $80,000.00 shall be awarded to a community foundation operating a working farm located in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census with a mission to connect the community to animals and agriculture through hands-on experiences that are both engaging and educational for an educational building.

 

Sec. 508. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for public safety grants, $150,000.00 shall be awarded to a charter township with a population between 5,800 and 6,000 located in a county with a population between 66,000 and 66,100 according to the most recent federal decennial census for an operations grant for the fire department.

 

Sec. 509. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the talent investment pilot, the department must develop guidelines, allocate funding, and coordinate with state agencies to implement this section. Goals of the talent investment pilot are to increase Michigan’s population of young talent by creating high-density, high-amenity, walkable, vibrant street life neighborhoods, or districts, and to create business ownership opportunities for local residents.

(2) The department must allocate funding for the talent investment pilot for 3 transformational public space development projects in central city neighborhoods or concentrated districts in Michigan metropolitan areas with a population greater than 500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(3) Eligible applicants for a talent investment pilot grant must be a consortium of entities that includes local governments, local economic development organizations, the nonprofit community, and the business community. Consortium applicants must appoint a nonprofit organization as the lead applicant to serve as fiduciary and project manager for the consortium. Only grant applicants that provide a minimum of 50% local or private match will be considered for a state grant. Qualified plan proposals must include all of the following:

(a) The transition of roadway usage from cars to alternative transportation spaces, including, but not limited to, walking, biking, and transit.

(b) Artwork, outdoor recreations, open spaces, and greenways.

(c) Commercial corridor activation, including innovations to fill vacant retail space with locally owned businesses.

(d) Mixed-use development that contributes to dense, walkable areas.

(e) Transit and mixed-income housing development. Although a qualified plan should include proposals for transit and mixed-income housing development, state funds may not be used for these purposes.

(4) The department must consider all of the following when selecting grant recipients:

(a) The likelihood that a proposed plan will lead to accelerated young talent population growth within the neighborhood or district.

(b) The extent to which a proposed plan will support the creation and ongoing success of locally owned businesses.

(c) The extent to which a proposed plan will create dense, walkable, vibrant spaces.

(d) The extent to which zoning and code restrictions have been, or will need to be, modified to support high-density residential development.

(e) The extent to which the proposed plan supports facilities and walkways that house or present cultural arts programs, performances, and exhibitions.

(f) The extent to which the proposed plan provides mixed-income housing.

(g) The likelihood of successful implementation of a proposed plan and its sustainability.

(5) To the extent possible, the department shall coordinate the selection of grant recipients with input and communication with the state transportation department, the Michigan state housing development authority, the Michigan economic development corporation, the department of natural resources, and the Michigan arts and culture council.

 

Sec. 510. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for workforce development grants, $2,500,000.00 must be awarded to the Michigan Health and Hospital Association for an education, training, and housing incentive program that serves a city with a population between 80,000 and 82,000 within a county with a population between 400,000 and 410,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

 

Sec. 511. As a condition of receiving funds under sections 502, 504, 507, 508, and 510, a grant recipient must agree to decline, not apply for, or not in any other way receive any funds the grant recipient would otherwise qualify for under sections 1003, 1015, 1019, 1020, and 1025 of article 9 of 2023 PA 119.

 

DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT, AND POTENTIAL

Sec. 551. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for executive direction and support operations, the department must provide a report on a quarterly basis to the senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house fiscal agencies that includes at least all of the following:

(a) The number of classified FTEs hired, their job classifications, and salaries.

(b) The extent to which the department plans to use or uses existing resources in support of the activities of the department.

(c) The new activities the department plans to undertake or undertakes that differ from the activities that are currently being undertaken by the department of education, the department of treasury, and the department of licensing and regulatory affairs, for programs that will be transferred to the department.

(d) Any other information necessary for an understanding of the department’s role and how it differs from the duties undertaken by existing departments and programs.

(2) The reports required under subsection (1) are due on February 1, 2024, May 1, 2024, August 1, 2024, and September 30, 2024.

 

DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY, MANAGEMENT, AND BUDGET

Sec. 601. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for healthcare supply chain technology, the department must issue a solicitation by February 1 with an existing supply chain visibility technology provider that is currently operating as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. The SaaS service must provide real-time visibility for complex supply chains that are running at least 25,000,000 transactions a year. The technology will be utilized for the state emergency preparedness network and be provided by a vendor headquartered in this state. Vendors must possess current experience providing a cloud-based logistics platform with the ability to track multiple modes of data, monitor, report, and provide predictive, actionable intelligence based on logistics and asset data across thousands of end points worldwide for multiple automotive manufacturers. The selected vendor must have developed patented technology for mass-scale data normalization for locations, modal assets, and sensor technologies. The vendor must have proven experience supporting solutions with greater than 20,000 locations.

(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for healthcare supply chain technology are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to contract with an existing supply chain visibility technology provider that provides real-time visibility for complex supply chains.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $7,500,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

STATE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

Sec. 651. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for critical infrastructure projects must be utilized by the department to complete an interchange project in a county with a population between 261,000 and 262,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census. It is the intent of the legislature that the funds in part 1 and the previously appropriated funds for the same project are sufficient to complete a business loop interchange project, and the department must utilize any other appropriated funds if subsequent costs are necessary to commence construction and complete the project.

(2) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for critical infrastructure projects are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to support costs associated with the construction of a business loop interchange project.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with service vendors, or both.

(c) The estimated cost of the project is $3,900,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

 

DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY

Sec. 701. Funds appropriated in part 1 for late-qualifying eligible manufacturing personal property tax reimbursement must be used by the department for distribution to local tax collecting units for the purpose of refunding property taxes paid or redistributing unpaid 2021 property taxes to taxing units that levied the taxes, according to the requirements in House Bill No. 4084 of the 102nd Legislature. Funds appropriated in part 1 for late-qualifying eligible manufacturing personal property tax reimbursement must not be spent or otherwise distributed unless House Bill No. 4084 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law.

 

Sec 702. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for municipal facilities infrastructure, the department must allocate grants for facilities that support the administration of elections activities including, but not limited to, the storage of elections equipment, secure spaces for tabulation or processing of ballots, and training of elections workers. The department must allocate grants of $1,000,000.00 to each of the following municipalities:

(a) A city with a population between 106,000 and 108,000 in a county with a population between 280,000 and 290,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(b) A city with a population between 195,000 and 200,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(c) A city with a population between 120,000 and 125,000 in a county with a population between 350,000 and 400,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

 

Sec. 703. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for school district emergency loan debt relief, $65,218,000.00 must be allocated as follows:

(a) Up to $18,362,000.00 to pay the outstanding emergency loan balance of the Pontiac City School District pursuant to the emergency municipal loan act, 1980 PA 243, MCL 141.931 to 141.942.

(b) Up to $10,020,000.00 to pay the outstanding emergency loan balance of Benton Harbor Area Schools pursuant to the emergency municipal loan act, 1980 PA 243, MCL 141.931 to 141.942.

(c) Up to $5,500,000.00 to pay the outstanding long-term limited tax debt held by the Michigan Finance Authority of Ypsilanti Community Schools.

(d) Up to $31,336,000.00 to pay the outstanding emergency loan balance, outstanding school bond loan fund balances, school loan revolving fund balances, associated general obligation unlimited tax debt qualified pursuant to the school bond qualification, approval, and loan act, 2005 PA 92, MCL 388.1921 to 388.1939, or costs associated with the payoff of debt for the Muskegon Heights School District. The department must coordinate the payment of debt in this subsection to ensure the final payment coincides with the end of the 2023-2024 school year for the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System.

(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for school district emergency loan debt relief, $48,852,000.00 must be allocated as follows:

(a) Up to $12,120,000.00 for Inkster Schools for paying outstanding school bond loan fund balances or school loan revolving fund balances.

(b) $36,732,000.00 must be distributed as follows:

(i) Up to $19,360,100.00 to the former Willow Run Community Schools to pay outstanding school bond loan fund balances or school loan revolving fund balance.

(ii) A portion of the amount remaining under this subdivision must be used either to retire debt of either former Ypsilanti School District or the former Willow Run Community Schools or for initiatives to improve student achievement for Ypsilanti Community Schools, including, but not limited to, the implementation of plans required in subsection (3).

(3) To receive funding under subsection (1), districts must do the following within 12 months of disbursement of funds:

(a) Develop and implement a district-wide strategic plan for the recruitment and retention of students to increase student enrollment.

(b) Do 1 of the following:

(i) Allow for facility condition assessments as described in section 11y of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1611y.

(ii) Develop and implement a capital improvement strategic plan to evaluate the building infrastructure and facility needs given the current size of the district.

(c) Develop and implement a strategic plan to attract and retain certified teachers.

(d) Offer a school board training program with a minimum of 3 training sessions per year. Training must focus on topics related to managing school district finances.

(e) In partnership with the intermediate school district in which the district is a constituent district, identify and implement specific policies to increase graduation rates and reduce the number of students who do not complete high school.

(f) In partnership with the intermediate school district in which the district is a constituent district, identify and implement specific policies to increase attendance rates and reduce the number of students who are identified as chronically absent.

(g) To the extent allowable under existing law, a district must use appropriations included in 2023 PA 103 to accomplish the requirements under this section.

(h) A district receiving funds under this section must apply for the funds in a form and manner as determined by the department. Districts must submit documentation as required not later than September 30, 2025 to the department and the department of education to certify that the district has satisfied each condition under this section.

(4) Notwithstanding subsection (1)(d), the department must make payments under this section on a schedule determined by the department.

 

Sec. 704. In addition to funding appropriated in part 1, the department is authorized to issue payments in compliance with the fostering futures scholarship trust fund act, 2008 PA 525, MCL 722.1021 to 722.1031, including any money received as gifts or donations to the fostering futures scholarship trust fund.

 

REPEALERS

Sec. 1001. Section 304 of 2022 PA 53 is repealed.

 

Sec. 1002. Sections 1918, 1952, 1959, and 1967 of article 6 of 2023 PA 119 are repealed.

 

Sec. 1003. Sections 1005, 1018, and 1023 of article 9 of 2023 PA 119 are repealed.

 

part 2A

provisions concerning appropriations

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

general sections

Sec. 1201. Pursuant to section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state sources under part 1A for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 is $18,725,000.00 and total state spending from state sources to be paid to local units of government is $0.00.

 

Sec. 1202. The appropriations made and expenditures authorized under this part and part 1A and the departments, commissions, boards, offices, and programs for which appropriations are made under this part and part 1A are subject to the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.

 

Sec. 1203. Funds appropriated in part 1A must be allocated and expended in a manner consistent with federal rules and regulations.

Sec. 1204. Funds appropriated in part 1A are subject to applicable federal audit and reporting requirements. Prompt action shall be taken if instances of noncompliance are identified, including noncompliance identified in an audit finding. If any instance of noncompliance is identified, including noncompliance identified in an audit finding, the state budget director must take necessary and immediate action to rectify it. The state budget director must notify the senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house fiscal agencies when an instance of noncompliance is identified.

 

Sec. 1205. The state budget director must report on the status of funds appropriated in part 1A, and all funds appropriated related to the coronavirus relief effort, to the senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house fiscal agencies on a monthly basis until all funds are exhausted.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Sec. 1301. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1A for ARP - data modernization are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to assist state, local, and territorial governments in efforts to achieve data modernization goals, assuring faster and more complete data sharing across the public health data ecosystem.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $4,231,300.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

 

Sec. 1302. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1A for ARP - epidemiology and lab capacity genomic sequencing are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to leverage new technologies to combat emerging and persistent disease threats throughout this state.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $7,398,900.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

 

Sec. 1303. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1A for ARP - senior centers, the department shall allocate $8,500,000.00 to a school district that includes a city with a population of between 4,250 and 4,750 in a county with a population of between 350,000 and 400,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for acquisition, renovation, construction, and programming establishment costs for a senior and community center.

(2) Unexpended funds appropriated in part 1A for ARP - senior centers and allocated under this section are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to acquire, renovate, and establish programming for a senior and community center.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with service providers, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $8,500,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.

 

Sec. 1304. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1A for ARP - senior centers, the department shall allocate $10,000,000.00 to a school district that began in 1961 with its administrative office located in a charter township with a population of between 25,000 and 40,000 in a county with a population of between 105,000 and 110,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to construct a new senior center.

(2) Unexpended funds appropriated in part 1A for ARP - senior centers and allocated under this section are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to construct a new senior center.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with service providers, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $10,000,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2026.

Sec. 1305. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1A for ARP - strengthening U.S. public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to support prevention, preparedness, and response to emerging health threats, to improve outcomes for other public health areas, and to ensure this state has the people, services, and systems in place to promote and protect public health.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $13,721,100.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

 

Sec. 1306. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1A for bridge access and confidence programs are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to conduct activities to promote confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $336,500.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

 

Sec. 1307. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1A for critical child welfare infrastructure, the department must allocate $15,000,000.00 to create a grant program for nonprofit organizations to provide affordable and attainable housing for youth who are currently in foster care or youth who have already aged out of foster care and to increase capacity to address the placement crisis.

(2) To receive funds appropriated under this section, a nonprofit organization must apply for the grant program in a form and manner prescribed by the department.

(3) From the funds allocated in subsection (1), the department must allocate $7,500,000.00 to a nonprofit organization located in a charter township with a population of between 44,000 and 45,000 in a county with a population of between 1,000,000 and 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for an infrastructure project for the construction, purchase, or renovation of facilities, whichever is most economically feasible, to provide affordable and attainable housing for youth aged 16 to 18 years who are currently in foster care or youth who have already aged out of foster care. Funds must also be used for programming to support youth in the identified population. Before funds allocated under this subsection are distributed to the qualifying nonprofit organization, the nonprofit organization must provide an implementation plan to the department. The department may approve or reject the implementation plan. The implementation plan must do all of the following:

(a) Identify not less than a 10% private investment for the infrastructure project.

(b) Identify how the infrastructure project would assist youth aged 16 to 18 years who are currently in foster care or youth who have already aged out of foster care with employment, educational opportunities, housing, community life, personal effectiveness, and personal well-being.

(c) Identify how the nonprofit organization plans to cover the ongoing operational costs and ongoing maintenance of the infrastructure project.

(d) Identify how the nonprofit organization would track and report to the department the operational outcomes and performance metrics that would show whether the nonprofit organization’s program model could be replicated by other facilities across the state.

(4) The department must provide a report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on health and human services, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the senate and house policy offices, and the state budget office on the number of grant applications awarded, the approved implementation plan under subsection (3), and any performance metrics reported by the nonprofit organizations that were awarded grants.

 

Sec. 1308. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1A for COVID-19 bridge access and confidence programs are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to maintain broad access to COVID-19 care for uninsured individuals.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $3,283,200.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

 

Sec. 1309. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1A for COVID-19 epidemiology and lab capacity healthcare associated infection and antibiotic resistant program are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to provide critical resources to this state to detect, monitor, mitigate, and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in health care settings.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $6,194,200.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

 

Sec. 1310. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1A for COVID-19 national wastewater surveillance system are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to develop state and local capacity to conduct and coordinate wastewater surveillance.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $3,662,000.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

 

Sec. 1311. The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1A for strengthening U.S. public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems are designated as a work project appropriation. Any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to support prevention, preparedness, and response to emerging health threats, to improve outcomes for other public health areas, and to ensure this state has people, services, and systems in place to promote and protect public health.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or both.

(c) The total estimated cost of the project is $1,019,800.00.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

 

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Sec. 1401. From the funds appropriated in part 1A, the Michigan veterans’ facility authority must provide a report not later than March 15, 2024 on the financial accounting of the fiscal year 2022-2023 budgets for each of the state veterans homes, including the Grand Rapids home for veterans, the D.J. Jacobetti home for veterans, and the Chesterfield Township home for veterans. The report must be submitted to the chairs of the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house subcommittees on military and veterans affairs, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget office and must include all of the following:

(a) The original fiscal year 2022-2023 appropriations for each veterans home by fund source, the rationale for those amounts, and the original projected amount of year-end revenues and expenditures.

(b) Any adjustments, including recommended supplemental appropriations and legislative transfers, to the appropriations for each home identified as being necessary by the authority, the rationale for the adjustment, and when identified as being necessary.

(c) The strategies and actions taken to maximize revenues from non-general fund sources and cost savings strategies.

 

REPEALERS

Sec. 1501. Section 303 of 2022 PA 194 is repealed.

Sec. 1502. Sections 560 and 561 of article 16 of 2023 PA 119 are repealed.

Clerk of the House of Representatives

Secretary of the Senate

Approved___________________________________________

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Governor