Bill > HB4246

This bill appropriates $2,539,112,600 to the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. * **Departmental Administration and Support:** $20,895,100 is appropriated for administrative functions, including salaries, executive direction, and property management. Funding comes from federal revenues (DED, DOL), special revenue funds (various fees and accounts), and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Workforce Development:** $567,744,500 is appropriated for various workforce initiatives, including adult literacy, at-risk youth grants, the "Going Pro" program, and the Michigan Reconnect grant program. Funding sources include federal revenues (DAG, DED, DOL), special revenue funds (local, private, contingent), and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Rehabilitation Services:** $187,089,500 is appropriated for services for blind persons, centers for independent living, and Michigan Rehabilitation Services. Funding comes from federal revenues (DED), supplemental security income, special revenue funds (local, private, various program funds), and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Employment Services:** $111,503,600 is appropriated for various employment-related programs, including wage and hour enforcement, occupational safety and health, and workers' compensation. Funding sources include federal revenues (DOL, HHS), special revenue funds (various program funds), and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Unemployment:** $303,371,300 is appropriated for unemployment insurance operations, including agency staffing and appeals. Funding comes from federal revenues (DOL-ETA) and special revenue funds (contingent fund). * **Commissions:** $22,089,600 is appropriated for various commissions, including those for Asian Pacific American affairs, Middle Eastern American affairs, Hispanic/Latino affairs, community service, and women's affairs. Funding sources include federal revenues, private funds, and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Information Technology:** $29,675,800 is appropriated for information technology services and projects. Funding comes from federal revenues (DED, DOL) and special revenue funds (various program funds), with a portion from the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Michigan Strategic Fund:** $300,410,200 is appropriated for economic development initiatives, including business attraction, community revitalization, entrepreneurship support, and tourism promotion. Funding sources include federal revenues (Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, HUD), special revenue funds (various program funds, 21st Century Jobs Trust Fund), and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Michigan State Housing Development Authority:** $271,170,600 is appropriated for housing and rental assistance programs, and housing development initiatives. Funding comes from federal revenues (HUD) and special revenue funds (various program funds), with the State General Fund/General Purpose appropriation being $0. * **State Land Bank Authority:** $4,370,500 is appropriated for the State Land Bank Authority's operations. Funding comes from federal revenues and special revenue funds (Land Bank Fast Track Fund), with the State General Fund/General Purpose appropriation being $0. * **One-Time Appropriations:** A significant portion of the bill, totaling $720,791,900, is allocated for various one-time projects and initiatives. These include significant investments in community development, electric vehicle infrastructure, workforce training, housing projects, and infrastructure grants. Funding for these one-time appropriations comes from federal revenues (Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund) and the State General Fund/General Purpose.