Michigan SB862: Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

What the bill says

To make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

From the introduced text, March 18, 2026:

A bill to make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. the people of the state of michigan enact: part 1 line-item appropriations Sec. 101. There is appropriated for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, from the following funds: DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES GROSS APPROPRIATION $ 100 State general fund/general purpose $ 100 part 2 provisions concerning appropriations general sections Sec. 201. In accordance with section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, total state spending under part 1 from state sources is $100.00 and state spending under part 1 from state sources to be paid to local units of government is $0.00. Sec. 202. The appropriations under this part and part 1 are subject to the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.

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Sponsors

• Cherry, John (D, 27) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. September 10, 2026: REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
2. April 21, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
3. April 21, 2026: COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT
4. April 14, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
5. March 18, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
6. March 18, 2026: RULES SUSPENDED
7. March 18, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN CHERRY

Common questions

What is SB862?

SB862 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

What does SB862 do?

In its own words: To make appropriations for the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

What is the status of SB862?

In committee as of September 10, 2026. Latest action: REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (September 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB862?

Cherry, John (D, 27).

Where is the official record for SB862?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0862