Appropriations: department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Key claim: Senate Bill 855 would set Michigan’s 2026–2027 budget for the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Abstract
(SB0855 · 103rd Legislature) Appropriations: department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Irwin (D) In committee: S Appropriations Latest vote: Reported Favorably With Substitute S-1 4/16/2026 — 11-5 (passed, 2026-04-21) Latest action (2026-09-10): Referred To Committee On Appropriations
Why this matters
EGLE’s annual appropriation is the vehicle that funds Michigan’s environmental permitting, water protection, and energy programs, and it often carries boilerplate that shapes how those programs operate. Tracking the FY 2026–2027 bill establishes a baseline for later comparison against enacted funding levels and any policy riders that could affect ratepayers, permit applicants, or regulated industries.