Bill > HB4706

This bill appropriates funds for the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with a total gross appropriation of $145,885,000. The bill provides funding across several key divisions and programs, including departmental administration and support, information technology, food safety and animal health, environment and sustainability, agriculture development, laboratory and consumer protection, and fairs and expositions. The appropriation includes 6 unclassified and 546 classified full-time equated positions. Funding sources include interdepartmental grants, federal revenues, and state general fund/general purpose revenues. The bill specifies detailed allocations for various programs such as agricultural preservation easement grants, environmental stewardship, animal disease prevention, food safety inspections, and agricultural support services. Additionally, the bill includes one-time appropriations for specific initiatives like the Michigan animal agriculture alliance and county fairs support. The legislation also provides provisions for how funds can be used, reporting requirements, and guidelines for grant administration, emphasizing transparency, local business preference, and accountability in the use of state agricultural funding.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4706