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HB 5598MICHIGANSession 2025-2026State Billin committee

Michigan HB 5598 proposes fiscal year 2027 appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Original title: Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for.

Last action · March 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026Sponsor: Ken Borton

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 5598 proposes a total state of $100 for the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the ending September 30, 2027.

Why it matters

Sets the baseline state funding level for agricultural and rural programs for the 2027 , with zero dollars allocated for payments to local units of government.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Receives the fiscal year 2027 appropriations established by the bill.

Directly affected

Local units of government

Receive $0.00 in state spending payments under the bill's current provisions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What period does this appropriations bill cover?

It covers the ending September 30, 2027.

How much money is allocated for local units of government?

The bill allocates $0.00 to be paid to local units of government from state sources.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

Mar 3, 2026House
bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026
Feb 26, 2026HouseCommittee
referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
read a first time
Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Ken Borton

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

Who this bill affects and the strongest case for and against it, written only from the bill’s own text.

Connected Entities

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Management and budget act, 1984 PA 431

OrganizationDepartment of Agriculture and Rural Development“State department receiving appropriations”Map →

otherManagement and budget act, 1984 PA 431“Governing act for appropriations subject”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance40
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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