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Michigan House passes spending bill House Bill 4706 on 59-45 vote
Summary
The Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4706, a fiscal-year 2026 appropriations bill, after floor debate and a recorded vote of 59–45. Lawmakers adopted a floor substitute and several earlier amendments; additional proposed third‑reading amendments failed for lack of support. The House ordered the bill to take effect immediately.
Lansing, Aug. 26, 2025 — The Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill 4706, an appropriations measure for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2026, on a 59–45 roll‑call vote after a day of floor action and debate.
House Bill 4706, introduced as a comprehensive supplemental and consolidated appropriations bill, cleared the floor after lawmakers adopted a substitute (H‑1) and voted to advance the measure to third reading. Sponsors described the package as a fiscal reset prioritizing roads, public safety and tax relief; opponents said the bill makes deep cuts to programs and state employees.
Representative Farhat spoke in strong opposition, saying the bill “cuts $6,000,000,000 in…
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