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SB 863·MI·senate

Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Mar 18, 2026
Sponsor: John Cherry (D)
Latest Action

REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

Sep 10, 2026

Summary

The bill provides $157 million in state, federal, and special‑revenue funds to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It allocates money for staff salaries, information technology, food safety, environmental stewardship, agricultural development, laboratory services, fairs, and one‑time grant programs. The funding supports farmers, consumers, rural communities, and related state programs.

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