Bill > SB0175

This bill appropriates $291,580,100 for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. * **Military Affairs:** * $98,987,200 for various military operations, including headquarters and armories, the Michigan Youth ChalleNGe Academy, military training sites and support facilities, and the Michigan National Guard tuition assistance program. Funding sources include federal revenues (DOD - DOA - NGB), special revenue funds, and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency:** * $22,316,300 for administration, county veteran service grants, and veterans trust fund grants. Funding sources include federal revenues (DVA - VHA), special revenue funds, and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Michigan Veterans Facility Authority:** * $107,598,900 for the operation of state veterans' homes in Chesterfield Township, D.J. Jacobetti, and Grand Rapids, including administration and veterans cemetery operations. Funding sources include federal revenues (DVA - VHA, HHS - HCFA), special revenue funds, and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Capital Outlay:** * $32,500,000 for armory maintenance, land acquisitions, and special maintenance for National Guard facilities and veterans' homes. Funding sources include federal revenues (DOD - DOA - NGB), special revenue funds, and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **Information Technology:** * $677,700 for information technology services and projects. Funding sources include federal revenues (DOD - DOA - NGB) and the State General Fund/General Purpose. * **One-Time Appropriations:** * $29,500,000 for specific one-time projects, including $26,000,000 for Selfridge Air National Guard Base, $2,500,000 for eliminating veteran homelessness grants, and $1,000,000 for mitigating the loss of federal funds. These are funded from the State General Fund/General Purpose.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0175