2026 Senate Bill 829

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for natural resources trust fund capital outlay projects; provide for.

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for certain capital outlay projects and the department of natural resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; to provide for expenditure of the appropriations; and to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations.

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Allocates $45 million from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund for land acquisition and development projects to enhance public outdoor recreation across Michigan, with strict requirements for perpetual public use and oversight of grant expenditures.

Introduced in the Senate

March 10, 2026

Introduced by Sen. John Cherry (D-27) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Jon Bumstead (R-32) and John Damoose (R-37)

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

April 16, 2026

Reported without amendment

April 21, 2026

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

April 28, 2026

Reported without amendment

April 29, 2026

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)