PART 1

Sec. 101. There is appropriated for the department of labor and economic opportunity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, from the following funds:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
APPROPRIATION SUMMARY

Full-time equated unclassified positions	34.5
Full-time equated classified positions	2,588.4
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,175,208,200
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	3,175,208,200
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			1,168,548,800
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			10,700,000
Total private revenues			12,539,200
Total other state restricted revenues			858,294,100
State general fund/general purpose		$	1,125,126,100
Sec. 102. DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT
Full-time equated unclassified positions	34.5
Full-time equated classified positions	60.0
Unclassified salaries--FTE positions	34.5	$	4,514,200
Executive direction and operations--FTEs	60.0		10,082,400
Property management			6,298,500
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	20,895,100
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED, vocational rehabilitation and independent living			3,333,700
DOL, federal funds			3,221,400
DOL-ETA, unemployment insurance			2,536,700

DOL, occupational safety and health			515,900
Federal funds			2,500,000
Special revenue funds:
Asbestos abatement fund			51,700
Corporation fees			1,819,000
Michigan state housing development authority fees and charges			637,700
Private occupational school license fees			55,500
Radiological health fees			288,500
Safety education and training fund			770,300
Second injury fund			274,800
Securities fees			2,016,500
Self-insurers security fund			150,800
Silicosis and dust disease fund			113,800
Worker's compensation administrative revolving fund			89,800
State general fund/general purpose		$	2,519,000
Sec. 103. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Full-time equated classified positions	234.0
23+ high school diploma program		$	2,500,000
Adult literacy			5,000,000
At-risk youth grants			4,750,000
Going pro			64,750,000
Helmets to hardhats			250,000
High school equivalency-to-school program			250,000
Michigan reconnect grant program--FTEs	12.0		93,202,100
MiSTEM advisory council--FTEs	3.0		748,000
Office of future mobility and electrification			2,000,000

Tri-share child care program			4,000,000
Voluntary income tax assistance grants			3,000,000
Workforce development--FTEs	219.0		439,531,600
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	619,981,700
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DAG, employment and training			4,000,400
DED-OESE, GEAR-UP			5,500,000
DED-OVAE, adult education			20,000,000
DED-OVAE, basic grants to states			19,000,000
DOL, federal funds			106,381,300
DOL-ETA, workforce investment act			173,488,600
Federal funds			21,809,800
Social security act, temporary assistance to needy families			63,698,800
Special revenue funds:
Local revenues			300,000
Private funds			5,295,900
Contingent fund, penalty and interest			32,111,600
Defaulted loan collection			178,500
State general fund/general purpose		$	168,216,800
Sec. 104. REHABILITATION SERVICES
Full-time equated classified positions	671.0
Bureau of services for blind persons--FTEs	116.0	$	25,688,900
Centers for independent living			18,531,700
Michigan rehabilitation services--FTEs	555.0		139,417,100
Subregional libraries state aid			451,800
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	184,089,500

Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds			1,461,000
DED, vocational rehabilitation and independent living			129,592,700
Supplemental security income			8,588,600
Special revenue funds:
Local - blind services			100,000
Local - vocational rehabilitation match			5,300,000
Private - blind services, private			111,800
Private - gifts, bequests, and donations			531,500
Michigan business enterprise program fund			350,000
Rehabilitation service fees			150,000
Second injury fund			38,300
State general fund/general purpose		$	37,865,600
Sec. 105. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Full-time equated classified positions	384.4
Bureau of employment relations--FTEs	22.0	$	4,511,200
Compensation supplement fund			820,000
First responder presumed coverage claims			4,000,000
Insurance funds administration--FTEs	23.0		4,778,100
Michigan occupational safety and health administration--FTEs	201.0		36,018,500
Office of global Michigan--FTEs	13.0		39,124,600
Private and occupational distance learning--FTEs	3.0		858,700
Radiation safety section--FTEs	21.4		3,466,200
Wage and hour program--FTEs	31.0		4,451,800

Worker's compensation board of magistrates--FTEs	10.0		2,258,400
Worker's disability compensation agency--FTEs	56.0		8,316,100
Worker's disability compensation appeals commission--FTEs	4.0		350,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	108,953,600
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DOL, occupational safety and health			15,304,800
HHS, mammography quality standards			513,300
HHS, refugee assistance program fund			38,369,000
Special revenue funds:
Asbestos abatement fund			939,800
Corporation fees			10,702,200
Distance education fund			368,200
First responder presumed coverage fund			4,000,000
Private occupational school license fees			490,500
Radiological health fees			2,952,900
Safety education and training fund			11,362,600
Second injury fund			2,422,900
Securities fees			10,786,600
Self-insurers security fund			1,642,200
Silicosis and dust disease fund			713,000
Worker's compensation administrative revolving fund			1,894,900
State general fund/general purpose		$	6,490,700
Sec. 106. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AGENCY
Full-time equated classified positions	744.0

Unemployment insurance agency--FTEs	736.0	$	297,440,700
Unemployment insurance agency - advocacy assistance			1,500,000
Unemployment insurance appeals commission--FTEs	8.0		4,430,600
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	303,371,300
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DOL-ETA, unemployment insurance			280,624,500
Special revenue funds:
Contingent fund, penalty and interest			22,746,800
State general fund/general purpose		$	0
Sec. 107. COMMISSIONS
Full-time equated classified positions	19.0
Asian Pacific American affairs commission--FTE	1.0	$	222,400
Commission on Middle Eastern American Affairs--FTE	1.0		210,000
Hispanic/Latino commission of Michigan--FTE	1.0		294,200
Michigan community service commission--FTEs	14.0		19,329,500
Michigan women's commission--FTEs	2.0		1,533,500
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	21,589,600
Federal revenues:
Federal funds			18,200,200
Special revenue funds:
Private funds			1,250,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	2,139,400
Sec. 108. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Information technology services and projects		$	29,675,800
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	29,675,800

Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
DED, vocational rehabilitation and independent living		3,134,400
DOL-ETA, unemployment insurance		22,818,100
DOL, occupational safety and health		372,300
Special revenue funds:
Asbestos abatement fund		35,300
Corporation fees		315,400
Distance education fund		5,600
Private occupational school license fees		21,900
Radiological health fees		155,900
Safety education and training fund		403,300
Second injury fund		355,700
Securities fees		992,900
Self-insurers security fund		250,600
Silicosis and dust disease fund		70,600
State general fund/general purpose	$	743,800
Sec. 109. STRATEGIC OUTREACH AND ATTRACTION RESERVE
Strategic outreach and attraction reserve fund	$	475,000,000
Critical industry program		100
Michigan strategic site readiness program		25,000,100
GROSS APPROPRIATION	$	500,000,200
Appropriated from:
Special revenue funds:
Strategic outreach and attraction reserve fund		500,000,200
State general fund/general purpose	$	0

Sec. 110. MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND
Full-time equated classified positions	174.0
Arts and cultural program		$	11,050,000
Business attraction and community revitalization			100,000,000
Community college skilled trades equipment program			4,600,000
Community development block grants			47,000,000
Entrepreneurship ecosystem			15,650,000
Facility for rare isotope beams			7,300,000
Job creation services--FTEs	174.0		30,702,700
Lighthouse preservation program			307,500
Pure Michigan			25,000,000
Revitalization and placemaking program			50,000,000
State trade export program			3,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	294,610,200
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal funds			3,000,000
HUD-CPD, community development block grant			49,773,300
NFAH-NEA, promotion of the arts, partnership agreement			1,050,000
State historic preservation, national park service grants			1,900,000
Special revenue funds:
Local promotion fund			5,000,000
Private - Michigan council for the arts fund			150,000
Private - special project advances			200,000

Private promotion fund			5,000,000
21st century jobs trust fund			75,000,000
Contingent fund, penalty and interest			4,600,000
Michigan lighthouse preservation fund			307,500
Michigan state housing development authority fees and charges			4,778,700
Revitalization and placemaking fund			50,000,000
State brownfield redevelopment fund			3,000,000
State historic preservation office fees and charges			200,000
State general fund/general purpose		$	90,650,700
Sec. 111. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Full-time equated classified positions	293.0
Housing and rental assistance--FTEs	293.0	$	47,474,700
Michigan housing and community development program			50,000,000
MSHDA technology services and projects			3,730,200
Payments on behalf of tenants			166,860,000
Property management			3,105,700
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	271,170,600
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
HUD, lower income housing assistance			166,860,000
Special revenue funds:
Michigan housing and community development fund			50,000,000
Michigan state housing development authority fees and charges			54,310,600

State general fund/general purpose		$	0
Sec. 112. STATE LAND BANK AUTHORITY
Full-time equated classified positions	9.0
State land bank authority		$	6,870,500
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	6,870,500
Appropriated from:
Federal revenues:
Federal revenues			1,000,000
Special revenue funds:
Land bank fast track fund			3,370,500
State general fund/general purpose		$	2,500,000
Sec. 113. ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Adult literacy		$	7,500,000
Child savings accounts			5,000,000
College success fund			10,000,000
Community development financial institution grants			35,000,000
Community revitalization and cultural institution grants			35,000,000
Construction training			100
Conventions, sports, events, and cultural institution grants			30,000,000
Electric vehicle infrastructure grants			40,000,000
Expungement initiative			500,000
Firefighter support grants			4,000,000
Focus: HOPE			1,000,000
Main street initiative			25,000,000
Michigan minority supplier investment council			1,000,000

Michigan partnership initiative		500,000,000
New Michigander fund		10,000,000
Transformational community infrastructure grants		100,000,000
Youth entrepreneurship, apprenticeship, and engagement grants		10,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION	$	814,000,100
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose	$	814,000,100

PART 1A

SUPPLEMENTAL LINE-ITEM APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 150. There is appropriated for the department of labor and economic opportunity for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, from the following funds:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
APPROPRIATION SUMMARY
Full-time equated unclassified positions	0.0
Full-time equated classified positions	0.0
GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	4,290,000
Interdepartmental grant revenues:
Total interdepartmental grants and intradepartmental transfers			0
ADJUSTED GROSS APPROPRIATION		$	4,290,000
Federal revenues:
Total federal revenues			0
Special revenue funds:
Total local revenues			0

Total private revenues		0
Total other state restricted revenues		0
State general fund/general purpose	$	4,290,000
Sec. 151. ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS
Michigan enhancement grants	$	290,000
Center for employment opportunities grants		1,000,000
Voluntary income tax assistance grants		3,000,000
GROSS APPROPRIATION	$	4,290,000
Appropriated from:
State general fund/general purpose	$	4,290,000

part 2

provisions concerning appropriations

for fiscal year 2023-2024

general sections

Sec. 201. (1) Pursuant to section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state sources under part 1 for fiscal year 2023-2024 is $1,981,920,100.00 and state spending from state sources to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2023-2024 is $83,024,900.00. The itemized statement below identifies appropriations from which spending to local units of government will occur:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
At-risk youth grants	$	6,000,000
Going pro		64,750,000
Workforce development programs		10,999,900
Michigan rehabilitation services		275,000
Arts and cultural program		1,000,000

TOTAL

83,024,900

(2) Pursuant to section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state sources for fiscal year 2023-2024 is estimated at $44,065,483,600.00 in the 2023-2024 appropriations acts and total state spending from state sources paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2023-2024 is estimated at $23,691,884,100.00. The state-local proportion is estimated at 54% of total state spending from state sources.

(3) If payments to local units of government and state spending from state sources for fiscal year 2023-2024 are different than the amounts estimated in subsection (2), the state budget director shall report the payments to local units of government and state spending from state sources that were made for fiscal year 2023-2024 to the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations within 30 days after the final book-closing for fiscal year 2023-2024.

Sec. 202. The appropriations authorized under this part and part 1 are subject to the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594.

Sec. 203. As used in this part and part 1:

(a) "Department" means the department of labor and economic opportunity.

(b) "Director" means the director of the department.

(d) "Fund", unless the context clearly implies a different meaning, means the Michigan strategic fund.

(e) "MEDC" means the Michigan economic development corporation, which is the public body corporate created under section 28 of article VII of the state constitution of 1963 and the

urban cooperation act of 1967, 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7, MCL 124.501 to 124.512, by contractual interlocal agreement effective April 5, 1999, between local participating economic development corporations formed under the economic development corporations act, 1974 PA 338, MCL 125.1601 to 125.1636, and the Michigan strategic fund.

(f) "MEGA" means the Michigan economic growth authority.

(g) "MiSTEM" means Michigan science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

(h) "PATH" means Partnership. Accountability. Training. Hope.

(i) "STEM" means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

(j) "USDOL" means the United States Department of Labor.

Sec. 204. The departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall use the internet to fulfill the reporting requirements of this part. This requirement shall include transmission of reports via email to the recipients identified for each reporting requirement, and it shall include placement of reports on a website.

Sec. 205. To the extent permissible under section 261 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1261:

(a) Funds appropriated in part 1 must not be used for the purchase of foreign goods or services, or both, if competitively priced and of comparable quality American goods or services, or both, are available.

(b) Preference must be given to goods or services, or both, manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses, if they are competitively priced and of comparable quality.

(c) Preference must be given to goods or services, or both, that are manufactured or provided by Michigan businesses owned and

operated by veterans, if they are competitively priced and of comparable quality.

Sec. 206. The department and agencies shall not take disciplinary action against an employee of the department or an agency within the department who is in the state classified civil service because the employee communicates with a member of the senate or house or a member's staff, unless the communication is prohibited by law and the department or agency taking disciplinary action is exercising its authority as provided by law.

Sec. 207. Consistent with section 217 of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1217, the departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall prepare a report on out‐of‐state travel expenses not later than January 1 of each year. The travel report shall be a listing of all travel by classified and unclassified employees outside this state in the immediately preceding fiscal year that was funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated in the department's or agency's budget. The report shall be submitted to the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director. The report shall include the following information:

(a) The dates of each travel occurrence.

(b) The transportation and related costs of each travel occurrence, including the proportion funded with state general fund/general purpose revenues, the proportion funded with state restricted revenues, the proportion funded with federal revenues, and the proportion funded with other revenues.

Sec. 208. Funds appropriated in part 1 shall not be used by a principal executive department, state agency, or authority to hire

a person to provide legal services that are the responsibility of the attorney general. This prohibition does not apply to legal services for bonding activities and for those outside services that the attorney general authorizes.

Sec. 209. Not later than December 31, the state budget office shall prepare and transmit a report that provides for estimates of the total general fund/general purpose appropriation lapses at the close of the prior fiscal year. This report shall summarize the projected year-end general fund/general purpose appropriation lapses by major departmental program or program areas. The report shall be transmitted to the chairpersons of the senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house fiscal agencies.

Sec. 211. The departments and agencies shall cooperate with the department of technology, management, and budget to maintain a searchable website accessible by the public at no cost that includes, but is not limited to, all of the following for each department or agency:

(a) Fiscal year-to-date expenditures by category.

(b) Fiscal year-to-date expenditures by appropriation unit.

(c) Fiscal year-to-date payments to a selected vendor, including the vendor name, payment date, payment amount, and payment description.

(d) The number of active department employees by job classification.

(e) Job specifications and wage rates.

Sec. 212. Within 14 days after the release of the executive budget recommendation, the departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall provide to the state budget office information sufficient to provide the chairs of the senate and

house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the chairs of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations subcommittees on general government, and the senate and house fiscal agencies with an annual report on estimated state restricted fund balances, state restricted fund projected revenues, and state restricted fund expenditures for the prior 2 fiscal years.

Sec. 213. The departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall maintain, on a publicly accessible website, a department or agency scorecard that identifies, tracks, and regularly updates key metrics that are used to monitor and improve the department's or agency's performance.

Sec. 215. To the extent permissible under the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, the director of each department and agency receiving appropriations in part 1 shall take all reasonable steps to ensure businesses in deprived and depressed communities compete for and perform contracts to provide services or supplies, or both. Each director shall strongly encourage firms with which the department contracts to subcontract with certified businesses in depressed and deprived communities for services, supplies, or both.

Sec. 216. (1) On a quarterly basis, the departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on general government, and the senate and house fiscal agencies the following information:

(a) The number of FTEs in pay status by type of staff and civil service classification.

(b) A comparison by line item of the number of FTEs authorized

from funds appropriated in part 1 to the actual number of FTEs employed by the department at the end of the reporting period.

(2) By March 1 of the current fiscal year, the departments and agencies shall report to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on general government, and the senate and house fiscal agencies the following information:

(a) Number of employees who were engaged in remote work in 2023.

(b) Number of employees authorized to work remotely and the actual number of those working remotely in the current reporting period.

(d) Reduced use of office space associated with remote work.

Sec. 217. Appropriations in part 1 shall, to the extent possible by the departments and agencies, not be expended until all existing work project authorization available for the same purposes is exhausted.

Sec. 219. The departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall receive and retain copies of all reports funded from appropriations in part 1. Federal and state guidelines for short-term and long-term retention of records shall be followed. The department may electronically retain copies of reports unless otherwise required by federal and state guidelines.

Sec. 220. The departments and agencies receiving appropriations in part 1 shall report no later than April 1 on each specific policy change made to implement a public act affecting the department that took effect during the prior calendar year to the senate and house of representatives standing committees on

appropriations subcommittees on general government, the joint committee on administrative rules, and the senate and house fiscal agencies.

Sec. 221. General fund appropriations in part 1 shall not be expended for items in cases where federal funding or private grant funding is available for the same expenditures.

Sec. 222. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the departments and agencies shall do all of the following:

(a) Report to the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget director any amounts of severance pay for a department director, deputy director, or other high-ranking department officials not later than 14 days after a severance agreement with the director or official is signed. The name of the director or official and the amount of severance pay must be included in the report required by this subdivision.

(b) Maintain a website that posts any severance pay in excess of 6 weeks of wages, regardless of the position held by the former department employee receiving severance pay.

(c) By February 1, report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on the department budget, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget director on the total amount of severance pay remitted to former department employees during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 and the total number of former department employees that were remitted severance pay during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023.

(2) As used in this section, "severance pay" means compensation that is both payable or paid upon the termination of

employment and in addition to either wages or benefits earned during the course of employment or generally applicable retirement benefits.

Sec. 223. It is the intent of the legislature that departments and agencies maximize the efficiency of the state workforce and, where possible, prioritize in-person work. Each executive branch department, agency, board, or commission that receives funding under part 1 shall post its in-person, remote, or hybrid work policy on its website.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

Sec. 980. (1) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $30,000,000.00 for federal contingency authorization. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.

(2) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $510,000,000.00 for state restricted contingency authorization. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.

(3) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00 for private contingency authorization. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.

(4) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, there is appropriated an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for local contingency authorization. These funds are not available for expenditure until they have been transferred to another line item in part 1 under section 393(2) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1393.

Sec. 982. Federal pass-through funds to local institutions and governments that are received in amounts in addition to those included in part 1 and that do not require additional state matching funds are appropriated for the purposes intended. The department may carry forward into the succeeding fiscal year unexpended federal pass-through funds to local institutions and governments that do not require additional state matching funds. The department shall report the amount and source of the funds to the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director within 10 business days after receiving any additional pass-through funds.

Sec. 985. (1) Grants supported with private revenues received by the department are appropriated upon receipt and are available for expenditure by the department for purposes specified within the grant agreement and as permitted under state and federal law.

(2) Within 10 days after the receipt of a private grant appropriated in subsection (1), the department shall notify the house and senate chairpersons of the subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director of the receipt of the grant, including the fund source, purpose, and amount of the grant.

Sec. 986. (1) The department may charge registration fees to

attendees of informational, training, or special events sponsored by the department, and related to activities that are under the department's purview.

(2) These fees shall reflect the costs for the department to sponsor the informational, training, or special events.

(3) Revenue generated by the registration fees is appropriated upon receipt and available for expenditure to cover the department's costs of sponsoring informational, training, or special events.

(4) Revenue generated by registration fees in excess of the department's costs of sponsoring informational, training, or special events shall carry forward to the subsequent fiscal year and not lapse to the general fund.

Sec. 987. (1) The department may sell documents at a price not to exceed the cost of production and distribution. Money received from the sale of these documents shall revert to the department. In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, these funds are available for expenditure when they are received by the department of treasury. This subsection applies only to R 418.10101 to R 418.101504 of the Michigan Administrative Code.

(2) Unexpended funds at the end of the fiscal year shall carry forward to the subsequent fiscal year and not lapse to the general fund.

Sec. 988. If the revenue collected by the department for radiological health administration and projects from fees and collections exceeds the amount appropriated in part 1, the revenue must be carried forward into the subsequent fiscal year. The revenue carried forward under this section shall be used as the first source of funds in the subsequent fiscal year.

MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Sec. 990. MSHDA shall annually present a report to the state budget director and the subcommittees on the status of the authority's housing production goals under all financing programs established or administered by the authority. The report shall give special attention to efforts to raise affordable multifamily and single family housing production goals.

Sec. 992. (1) From the ongoing funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan housing and community development program, the Michigan state housing development authority shall do the following:

(a) Create and administer a grant program for pre-weatherization and home repair grants totaling $25,000,000.00 for Michigan residents according to the following:

(i) The department shall develop grant program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and an application process for the grant program identified in this subsection and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website prior to any grant application due dates.

(ii) Eligible grant recipients include Michigan residents at up to 300% of the federal poverty level. Applications for seniors, veterans, and households that include minors are to be given priority review.

(iii) Individual grant awards are capped at $15,000.00 per household.

(iv) Projects eligible for grants include, but are not limited to, roof repairs, porch repairs, HVAC repairs or upgrades, window replacements, insulation installation, and accessibility

improvements such as ramps, lifts and guardrails.

(b) Allocate $1,030,000.00 to complete an affordable housing project in a city with a population greater than 600,000 in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(c) Allocate $2,000,000.00 to a housing partnership in a city with a population between 106,000 and 108,000 in a county with a population between 280,000 and 290,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for construction of a housing project.

(d) Allocate $5,000,000.00 to Genesee Shiawassee Thumb (GST) Michigan Works! for an education, training, and housing incentive program.

(e) Allocate $1,000,000.00 to a housing commission in a city with a population between 31,000 and 32,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to expand access to affordable housing.

(2) Of the funds appropriated for this purpose, not more than 5% may be used by the department for administrative costs for the grant program identified in subdivision (a).

(3) The department shall provide an annual report no later than February 1st on program grant awards and the utilization of grant funds for the prior fiscal year. The report must not include the identifying information for each grant recipient. The report must include subtotal grant award amounts for each county and must classify the total amounts awarded by project type. The report must be submitted to the chairs of the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees, the senate and house of representatives fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.

state LAND BANK AUTHORITY

Sec. 995. (1) In addition to the amounts appropriated in part 1, the state land bank authority may expend revenues received under the land bank fast track act, 2003 PA 258, MCL 124.751 to 124.774, for the purposes authorized by the act, including, but not limited to, the acquisition, lease, management, demolition, maintenance, or rehabilitation of real or personal property, payment of debt service for notes or bonds issued by the authority, and other expenses to clear or quiet title property held by the authority.

(2) Not later than March 15, the state land bank authority shall prepare a report on the number of real properties acquired, leased, managed, demolished, maintained, or rehabilitated in the immediately preceding fiscal year. The report must be submitted to the chairpersons of the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.

MICHIGAN STRATEGIC FUND

Sec. 1000. (1) It is the intent of the legislature that the funds in part 1 for the critical industry program and the Michigan strategic site readiness program are expended in a manner that will maximize job creation, grow wages, support existing business in this state, attract new business development to this state, and include community support and equity.

(2) It is the intent of the legislature that the Michigan strategic fund prioritize the adoption of conditions related to the expense of funds in part 1 that include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Clawback provisions in a written agreement between the

fund and a qualified business relating to the creation or retention of jobs must be structured to ensure that those jobs are retained for not less than 5 years.

(b) Projects must be located in a qualified census tract, as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, or in communities with an unemployment rate in excess of the state average.

(c) A written agreement between the fund and a qualified business or eligible applicant that must include a first-source hiring provision between the qualified business or eligible applicant and an entity or entities recommended by the workforce development agency serving the area where the project is located.

(d) A written agreement between the fund and a qualified business or eligible applicant that must include a community benefits agreement as determined by the fund.

(e) A written agreement between the fund and a qualified business or eligible applicant that must require the qualified business or eligible applicant offer employee services, including, but not limited to:

(i) Child care services.

(ii) Transportation supports.

(iii) Postsecondary educational institutions.

(iv) Customized assistance programs for employees.

(v) Customized job training programs, job readiness programs, or extension programs.

(vi) Credential requirements pipeline programs.

(vii) Workforce talent investment programming.

(viii) Tuition debt forgiveness or repayment supports.

(ix) Outreach, screening, pre-application support, and

interviewing services.

(x) On-site training and support centers.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) "Eligible applicant" means that term as defined under section 88t of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088t.

(b) "Qualified business" means that term as defined under section 88s of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088s.

Sec. 1000a. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan strategic site readiness program, the Michigan strategic fund shall allocate grants totaling no more than $25,000,000.00 to improve municipally owned utility infrastructure capacity and resiliency that will support community and economic investments, including eligible activities at strategic sites, located in a city with a population between 107,000 and 108,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census. Funds granted in part 1 shall be used to support eligible activities as defined in section 88t(16)(a) of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088t.

(2) The unexpended funds appropriated for Michigan strategic site readiness are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds must not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and must be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to improve utility infrastructure that will support economic development activities at

strategic sites.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, the Michigan economic development corporation, or grants or contracts with service providers, or all 3.

(d) The tentative completion date for the work project is September 30, 2027.

Sec. 1000b. (1) The department shall establish and administer Community Project grants pursuant to the requirements of this section. Community Project grants shall include any portion of non-competitive, direct appropriation grants with a public purpose, included in any of the following funds appropriated in part 1:

(a) Community Revitalization and Cultural Institution grants.

(b) Youth Entrepreneurships, Apprenticeships, and Engagement Grants.

(d) Adult Literacy.

(e) Housing and Community Development Fund.

(2) Notwithstanding any other conditions or requirements for direct appropriation grants, the department shall perform at least all the following activities to administer Community Project grants identified in subsection (1):

(a) Develop a standard application process, reporting requirements, and any other necessary documentation including legislative sponsorship information.

(b) Establish a process to review, complete, and monitor the execution of a grant agreement with a grant recipient. Grant agreements shall only be executed by the department if all

necessary documentation has been submitted and reviewed.

(c) Verification that a grant recipient will utilize funds for a public purpose and serves the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of this state.

(d) Review and verify all necessary information to ensure the grant recipient is reasonably able to execute the grant agreement, perform its fiduciary duty and is in compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes.

(e) Establish a standard timeline to review all documents submitted by grant recipients and provide a response within 14 business days that submitted documents by a grant recipient are sufficient or in need of additional information.

(3) Each executed agreement between the department and a grant recipient, shall include at least the following:

(a) All necessary identifying information for the grant recipient, including any tax and financial information for the department to administer funds under this section.

(b) A description of the project for which the grant funds will be expended, including tentative timelines and the estimated budget. No expenditures outside of the project purpose, as stated in the executed grant agreement, shall be reimbursed from appropriations in part 1.

(c) Unless otherwise specified, funds appropriated for the grants identified in subsection (1) may only be used for expenditures that occur on or after the effective date of this act.

(d) Unless otherwise specified, executed grant agreements shall include an initial disbursement of 50% provided to the grant recipient upon execution of the grant agreement.

(e) A requirement that after the initial 50% disbursement,

additional funds shall only be disbursed after verification that the initial payment has been fully expended, in accordance with the project purpose. The remaining funds shall be disbursed in a manner specified in the grant agreement. The grantee must provide sufficient documentation, as determined by the department, to verify that all expenditures were made in accordance with the project purpose.

(f) A requirement for quarterly reports from the recipient to the department that provide the status of the project and an accounting of all funds expended by the recipient.

(g) A claw-back provision that allows this state to recoup or otherwise collect any funds that are declined, unspent, or otherwise misused.

(h) If appropriate to improve the administration or oversight of a Community Project grant, the department may adopt a memorandum of understanding with another state department, to perform the required duties under this section.

(4) The grantee shall respond to all reasonable information requests from the department related to grant expenditures and retain grant records for a period of not less than 3 years, and the grant may be subject to audit and site visits as determined by the department. The grant agreement required under this section shall include signed assurance by the chief executive officer or other executive officer of the grant recipient that this requirement will be met.

(5) All funds awarded shall be expended by the grant recipient, and projects completed, by September 30, 2028. If at that time, as evidenced by the quarterly reports, any unexpended funds remain, those funds shall be returned by the grantee to the

state treasury. If a grantee does not provide information sufficient to execute a grant agreement by June 1, 2024, funds associated with that grant shall be returned to the state treasury.

(6) Any funds that are granted to a state department are appropriated in that department for the purpose of the intended grant.

(7) The state budget director may, on a case-by-case basis, temporarily extend this deadline in subsection (5), upon request by a grant recipient. The State Budget Director shall notify the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations within 5 days if an extension was granted.

(8) The department shall provide quarterly updates on the accounting and status of each project to the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget office.

(9) In addition to the requirements in subsection (8), within 90 days after the effective date of this act, the department shall establish and regularly update on its website, a list of all funds in subsection (1) identified at Community Project grants. For each applicable grant identified on its website, the department shall list the grant recipient, project purpose and location of the community project, status of funds allocated for community project, and the legislative sponsor, as applicable.

(10) As applicable, the legislative sponsor of a Community Project shall comply will all applicable laws concerning conflicts of interest in seeking a direct grant. A legislative sponsor shall not seek a grant for a recipient if a conflict of interest exists.

(11) If the department reasonably determines the funds allocated for an executed grant agreement under this section was

mis-used or mis-represented by the grant recipient, the department shall not award any additional funds from part 1.

Sec. 1001. From the ongoing funds appropriated in part 1 for revitalization and placemaking program, the Michigan strategic fund shall do the following:

(a) Allocate $100.00 to a city with a population between 6,200 and 6,300 in a county with a population between 23,500 and 24,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for the purpose of construction of an amphitheater within the city limits.

(b) Allocate $100.00 to a county with a population between 22,000 and 22,500 according to the most recent federal decennial census for a county broadband project.

(c) Allocate $100.00 to a city with a population between 15,300 and 15,400 in a county with a population between 94,000 and 97,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for a freshwater research project.

Sec. 1004. The report required under section 9 of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2009, must be transmitted to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the chairpersons of the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director by March 15.

Sec. 1005. In addition to the appropriations in part 1, Travel Michigan may receive and expend private revenue related to the use of "Pure Michigan" and all other copyrighted slogans and images. This revenue may come from the direct licensing of the name and image or from the royalty payments from various merchandise sales. Revenue collected is appropriated for the marketing of this state

as a travel destination. The funds are available for expenditure when they are received by the department of treasury. If the fund receives revenues from the use of "Pure Michigan", the fund shall provide a report that lists the revenues by source received from the use of "Pure Michigan" and all other copyrighted slogans and images. The report shall provide a detailed list of expenditures of revenues received under this section. The report shall be provided to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director by March 15.

Sec. 1005a. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Pure Michigan, general fund dollars shall be appropriated for the following purposes:

(a) Conduction of market research regionally, nationally, and internationally for use in market campaigns.

(b) Production of advertisements for the promotion of Michigan as a place to live, work, and play with a focus on talent attraction, labor retention, working, and relocating to Michigan.

(c) Placement of culturally and ethnically diverse advertisements in regional, national, and international market campaigns.

(d) Administration of the program.

(e) Other activities that promote Michigan as a place to live, work, and play.

(f) Matching marketing campaigns funded from the local promotion fund or private promotion fund.

(2) The fund may contract any of the activities under

subsection (1).

(3) The fund may work in cooperation with local units of government, nonprofit entities, and private entities on Pure Michigan promotion campaigns. The fund shall include agreements prior to undertaking cooperative marketing campaigns.

(4) The department shall provide an annual report no later than February 1, on the utilization of funds for eligible activities in subsection (1), including a breakdown by eligible use, efforts taken to broaden the scope of marketing activities to diverse populations, and targeted marketing to encourage residents from other states to move to this state.

Sec. 1005b. (1) A local promotion fund is created in the department of labor and economic opportunity. The fund may receive funds from local units of government and nonprofit entities and deposit these funds into the local promotion fund. Funds received are available for expenditure for use in Pure Michigan promotion campaigns. The fund may maintain individual accounts for local units of government and nonprofit entities that deposit funds into the local promotion fund upon request from a local unit of government. As used in this subsection, "local unit of government" includes cities, villages, townships, counties, and regional councils of government.

(2) Local promotion funds appropriated in part 1 may be used for media production and placements, national and international marketing campaigns, and for other activities that promote Michigan as a place to live, work, and play.

(3) Any unexpended or unencumbered balance shall be disposed of in accordance with the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, unless carryforward authorization has been

otherwise provided for.

Sec. 1005c. (1) A private promotion fund is created in the department of labor and economic opportunity. The fund may receive funds from private entities and deposit these funds into the private promotion fund. Funds received are available for expenditure for use in Pure Michigan promotion campaigns. The fund may maintain individual accounts for private entities that deposit funds into the private promotion fund upon request from a private entity.

(2) Private promotion funds appropriated in part 1 may be used for media production and placements, national and international marketing campaigns, and for other activities that promote Michigan as a place to live, work, and play.

(3) Any unexpended or unencumbered balance shall be disposed of in accordance with the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, unless carryforward authorization has been otherwise provided for.

Sec. 1006. Any reports required under sections 88r and 90b of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088r and 125.2090b shall be distributed to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the chairpersons of the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director by March 15.

Sec. 1007. (1) As a condition of receiving funds appropriated in part 1, the fund shall request the following information from the MEDC:

(a) Approved budget from the MEDC executive committee for the current fiscal year and actual budget expenditures for the

preceding fiscal years.

(b) Expenditures and revenues as part of the current and preceding year budgets, including the available fund balance for the current and preceding fiscal years.

(d) A reporting of activities, programs, and grants consistent with the preceding fiscal year budget.

(2) Information received by the MSF pursuant to this section shall be posted online and distributed to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the chairpersons of the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director by March 15.

Sec. 1008. As a condition of receiving funds under part 1, any interlocal agreement entered into by the fund shall include language that states that if a local unit of government has a contract or memorandum of understanding with a private economic development agency, the MEDC will work cooperatively with that private organization in that local area.

Sec. 1009. (1) Of the funds appropriated to the fund or through grants to the MEDC, no funds shall be expended for the purchase of options on land or the purchase of land unless at least 1 of the following conditions applies:

(a) The land is located in an economically distressed area.

(b) The land is obtained through a purchase or exercise of an option at the invitation of the local unit of government and local economic development agency.

(2) Consideration may be given to purchases where the proposed use of the land is consistent with a regional land use plan, will

result in the redevelopment of an economically distressed area, can be supported by existing infrastructure, and will not cause shifts in population away from the area's population centers.

(3) As used in this section, "economically distressed area" means an area in a city, village, or township that has been designated as blighted; a city, village, or township that shows negative population change from 1970 and a poverty rate and unemployment rate greater than the statewide average; or an area certified as a neighborhood enterprise zone under the neighborhood enterprise zone act, 1992 PA 147, MCL 207.771 to 207.786.

(4) If land or options on land are purchased under subsection (1), the fund shall provide a report to the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director that provides a list of all properties purchased, all options on land purchased, the location of the land purchased, and the purchase price if the fund purchases options on land or land. The report must be submitted before March 15.

Sec. 1010. As a condition for receiving funds in part 1, not later than March 15, the fund shall provide a report for the immediately preceding fiscal year on the jobs for Michigan investment fund, created in section 88h of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2088h. The report shall be submitted to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the chairpersons of the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director. The report shall include, but is not limited to,

all of the following:

(a) A detailed listing of revenues, by fund source, to the jobs for Michigan investment fund. The listing shall include the manner and reason for which the funds were appropriated to the jobs for Michigan investment fund.

(b) A detailed listing of expenditures, by project, from the jobs for Michigan investment fund.

Sec. 1011. (1) From the appropriations in part 1 to the fund and granted or transferred to the MEDC, any unexpended or unencumbered balance shall be disposed of in accordance with the requirements in the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594, unless carryforward authorization has been otherwise provided for.

(2) Any encumbered funds, including encumbered funds subsequently unobligated, shall be used for the same purposes for which funding was originally appropriated in this part and part 1.

(3) For funds appropriated in part 1 to the fund, any carryforward authorization subsequently created through a work project shall be preserved until a cash or accrued expenditure has been executed or the allowable work project time period has expired.

Sec. 1012. (1) As a condition of receiving funds under part 1, the fund shall ensure that the MEDC and the fund comply with all of the following:

(a) The freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.

(b) The open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.261 to 15.275.

(d) All reports required by law to be submitted to the legislature.

(2) If the MEDC is unable for any reason to perform duties under this part, the fund may exercise those duties.

Sec. 1013. As a condition for receiving the appropriations in part 1, any staff of the MEDC involved in private fund-raising activities shall not be party to any decisions regarding the awarding of grants, incentives, or tax abatements from the fund, the MEDC, or the Michigan economic growth authority.

Sec. 1024. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for business attraction and community revitalization, not less than 20% shall be granted by the fund board for brownfield redevelopment and historic preservation projects under the community revitalization program authorized by chapter 8C of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2090 to 125.2090d.

Sec. 1033. As a condition of receiving funds in part 1, not later than March 15, the fund shall provide a report on the activities of the Michigan film and digital media office for the immediately preceding fiscal year. The report shall be submitted to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the chairpersons of the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director. The report shall include, but not be limited to, a listing of all projects the Michigan film and digital media office provided assistance on, a listing of the services provided for each project, and an estimate of investment leveraged.

Sec. 1034. As a condition of receiving an award from the fund, each business incubator or accelerator that received an award from the fund shall maintain and update a dashboard of indicators to measure the effectiveness of the business incubator and accelerator programs. Indicators shall include the direct jobs created, new companies launched as a direct result of business incubator or accelerator involvement, businesses expanded as a direct result of business incubator or accelerator involvement, direct investment in client companies, private equity financing obtained by client companies, grant funding obtained by client companies, and other measures developed by the recipient business incubators and accelerators in conjunction with the MEDC. Dashboard indicators shall be reported for the prior fiscal year and cumulatively, if available. Each recipient shall submit a copy of their dashboard indicators to the fund by March 1. The fund shall transmit the local reports to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director by March 15.

Sec. 1035. From the appropriations in part 1, the Michigan arts and culture council shall administer an arts and cultural grant program that maintains an equitable geographic distribution of funding and utilizes past arts and cultural grant programs as a guideline for administering this program. The council shall do all of the following:

(a) On or before October 1, the council shall publish proposed application criteria, instructions, and forms for use by eligible applicants. The council shall provide at least a 2-week period for

public comment before finalizing the application criteria, instructions, and forms.

(b) A nonrefundable application fee may be assessed for each application. Application fees shall be deposited in the council for the arts fund and are appropriated for expenses necessary to administer the programs. These funds are available for expenditure when they are received and may be carried forward to the following fiscal year.

(d) Within 1 business day after the award announcements, the council shall provide to each member of the legislature and the fiscal agencies a list of all grant recipients and the total award given to each recipient, sorted by county.

(e) In addition to the information in subdivision (d), the council shall report on the number of applications received, number of grants awarded, total amount requested from applications received, and total amount of grants awarded.

Sec. 1036. (1) The general fund/general purpose funds appropriated in part 1 to the fund for business attraction and community revitalization shall be transferred to the 21st century jobs trust fund per section 90b(3) of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2090b.

(2) Funds transferred to the 21st century jobs trust fund under subsection (1) are appropriated and available for allocation as authorized in the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094.

Sec. 1042. For the funds appropriated in part 1 for business attraction and community revitalization, the fund shall report

quarterly on the amount of funds considered appropriated, pre-encumbered, encumbered, and expended. The report shall also include a listing of all previous appropriations for business attraction and community revitalization, or a predecessor, that were considered appropriated, pre-encumbered, encumbered, or expended that have lapsed back to the fund for any purpose. The report shall be submitted to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the chairpersons of the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.

Sec. 1043. (1) The fund, in conjunction with the department of treasury, shall report to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director by November 1 on the annual cost of the MEGA tax credits. The report shall include for each year the board-approved credit amount, adjusted for credit amendments where applicable, and the actual and projected value of tax credits for each year from 1995 to the expiration of the credit program. For years for which credit claims are complete, the report shall include the total of actual certificated credit amounts. For years for which claims are still pending or not yet submitted, the report shall include a combination of actual credits where available and projected credits. Credit projections shall be based on updated estimates of employees, wages, and benefits for eligible companies.

(2) In addition to the report under subsection (1), the fund, in conjunction with the department of treasury, shall report to the

relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director by November 1 on the annual cost of all other certificated credits by program, for each year until the credits expire or can no longer be collected. The report shall include estimates on the brownfield redevelopment credit, film credits, MEGA photovoltaic technology credit, MEGA polycrystalline silicon manufacturing credit, MEGA vehicle battery credit, and other certificated credits.

Sec. 1044. As a condition of receiving appropriations in part 1, prior to authorizing the transfer of any previously authorized tax credit that would increase the liability to this state, the fund, on behalf of the MSF board, shall notify the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the chairpersons of the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director not fewer than 30 days prior to the authorization of the tax credit transfer.

Sec. 1050. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for business attraction and community revitalization, the fund shall identify specific outcomes and performance measures, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Total verified jobs created by the business attraction program during the prior fiscal year.

(b) Total private investment obtained through the business attraction and community revitalization programs during the prior fiscal year.

(c) Amount of private and public square footage created and reactivated through the community revitalization program during the

prior fiscal year.

(2) The fund must submit a report to the chairpersons of the senate and house of representatives standing committees on appropriations, the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director by March 15. The report must describe the specific outcomes and measures required in subsection (1) and provide the results and data related to these outcomes and measures for the prior fiscal year if related information is available for the prior fiscal year.

Sec. 1051. In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, the funds collected by state historic preservation programs for document reproduction and services and application fees are appropriated for all expenses necessary to provide the required services. These funds are available for expenditure when they are received and may be carried forward into the succeeding fiscal year.

Sec. 1053. Tax capture revenues collected in accordance with written agreements under the good jobs for Michigan program and transferred from the general fund for deposit into the good jobs for Michigan fund, and for both calculated payments from the good jobs for Michigan fund to authorized businesses and distributions to the Michigan strategic fund for administrative expenses, are appropriated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 8D of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2090g to 125.2090j.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Sec. 1059. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for the Tri-

share child care program shall be awarded for the continuation of the child care pilot project originally initiated and funded in section 1047(31) of article 5 of 2020 PA 166.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, funding appropriated in part 1 must be used to fund existing child care facilitator hubs. The department may fund new child care facilitator hubs provided sufficient funding exists to support all existing hubs, including hubs currently funded with private dollars. Any new hubs added must increase the number of participating counties or serve statewide employers.

(3) Any child care facilitator receiving funds under this section must be a nonprofit, limited liability company, C-corporation, S-corporation, or a sole proprietor.

(4) Not more than $200,000.00 may be used for administration of the program.

Sec. 1060. The department shall administer the PATH training program in accordance with the requirements of section 407(d) of title IV of the social security act, 42 USC 607, the state social welfare act, 1939 PA 280, MCL 400.1 to 400.119b, and all other applicable laws and regulations.

Sec. 1061. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for workforce development, the department may allocate funding for grants to nonprofit organizations that offer programs pursuant to the workforce innovation and opportunity act, 29 USC 3101 to 3361, eligible youth focusing on apprenticeship readiness, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship activities, entrepreneurship, work-readiness skills, job shadowing, and financial literacy. Organizations eligible for funding under this section must have the capacity to provide similar programs in urban areas, as determined

by the United States Census Bureau according to the most recent federal decennial census. Additionally, programs eligible for funding under this section must include the participation of local business partners. The department shall develop other appropriate eligibility requirements to ensure compliance with applicable federal rules and regulations.

Sec. 1062. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall make available, in person or by telephone, 1 disabled veterans outreach program specialist or local veterans employment representative to Michigan Works! service centers, as resources permit, during hours of operation, and shall continue to make the appropriate placement of veterans and disabled veterans a priority.

Sec. 1063. (1) In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, any unencumbered and unrestricted federal workforce innovation and opportunity act, 29 USC 3101 to 3361, or trade adjustment assistance funds available from prior fiscal years are appropriated for the purposes originally intended.

(2) The department shall report by February 15 to the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director on the amount by fiscal year of federal workforce innovation and opportunity act, 29 USC 3101 to 3361, funds appropriated under this section.

Sec. 1064. From the ongoing funds appropriated in part 1 for voluntary income tax assistance grants, the department shall allocate $3,000,000.00 to a nonprofit trade association to provide the following:

(a) Free tax preparation services for Michigan tax filers.

(b) Expanded statewide access to free tax preparation services.

(d) Administration costs to provide the services listed in subsections (a) to (c) may not exceed $300,000.00.

Sec. 1065. (1) The department shall publish data and reports on March 15 and September 30 on the department website concerning the status of going pro funded in part 1. The report shall include the following:

(a) The number of awardees participating in the program and the names of those awardees organized by major industry group.

(b) The amount of funding received by each awardee under the program.

(d) Training models established by each awardee.

(e) The number of individuals enrolled in classroom training, on-the-job training, or new USDOL registered apprentices.

(f) The number of qualified employees who completed the approved training.

(g) The number of applications received and the number of grants awarded for each region.

(h) The number of individuals hired and trained.

(i) Going pro expenditures, by program or grant type, for the prior fiscal year and projected expenditures, by program or grant type, for the current fiscal year.

(2) The department shall expand workforce training and reemployment services to better connect workers to in-demand jobs and identify specific outcomes with performance metrics for this

initiative, including, but not limited to, new apprenticeships, individuals to be hired and trained, current employees trained, training completed, and employment retention rate at 6 months, and hourly wage at 6 months.

Sec. 1066. To the extent consistent with sections 7 and 9 of the going pro talent fund act, 2018 PA 260, MCL 408.157 and 408.159, the department shall administer the program as follows:

(a) The department shall work cooperatively with grantees to maximize the amount of funds from part 1 that are available for direct training.

(b) The department, workforce development partners, including regional Michigan Works! agencies, and employers shall collaborate and work cooperatively to prioritize and streamline the expenditure of the funds appropriated in part 1. The department shall ensure that going pro provides a collaborative statewide network of workforce and employee skill development partners that addresses the employee talent needs throughout this state.

(c) The department shall ensure that grants are utilized for individual skill enhancement and to address in-demand talent needs in Michigan.

(d) The department shall develop program goals and detailed guidance for prospective participants to follow to qualify under the program. The program goals and detailed guidance shall be posted on the department website and distributed to workforce development partners, including local Michigan Works! agencies, by October 1. Periodic assessments of employer and employee needs shall be evaluated on a regional basis, and the department shall identify solutions and goals to be implemented to satisfy those needs. Revenue received by the department for going pro may be

expended for the purpose of those programs.

(e) Up to $10,000,000.00 of the funds shall be allocated to a county with a population between 1,200,000 and 1,300,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to create and maintain an automotive retooling and retraining initiative.

Sec. 1067. The funds appropriated in part 1 for MiSTEM advisory council shall be used to support the staff for the MiSTEM network, and for administrative, training, and travel costs related to the MiSTEM council. The staff for the MiSTEM network shall do all of the following:

(a) Serve as a liaison among and between the department, the department of education, the MiSTEM council, the governor's workforce development board, the MiSTEM regions, and any other relevant organization or entity in a manner that creates a robust statewide STEM culture, that empowers STEM teachers, that integrates business and education into the STEM network, and that ensures high-quality STEM experiences for pupils.

(b) Coordinate the implementation of a marketing campaign, including, but not limited to, a website that includes dashboards of outcomes, to build STEM awareness and communicate STEM needs and opportunities to pupils, parents, educators, and the business community.

(c) Work with the department of education and the MiSTEM council to coordinate, award, and monitor MiSTEM state and federal grants to the MiSTEM network regions and conduct reviews of grant recipients, including, but not limited to, pupil experience and feedback.

(d) Report to the governor, the legislature, and the MiSTEM council annually on the activities and performance of the MiSTEM

network regions.

(e) Coordinate recurring discussions and work with regional staff to ensure that a network or loop of feedback and best practices are shared, including funding, programming, professional learning opportunities, discussion of MiSTEM strategic vision, and regional objectives.

(f) Coordinate major grant application efforts with the MiSTEM council to assist regional staff with grant applications on a local level. The MiSTEM council shall leverage private and nonprofit relationships to coordinate and align private funds in addition to funds appropriated under this section.

(g) Train state and regional staff in the STEMworks rating system, in collaboration with the MiSTEM council and the department of education.

(h) Hire MiSTEM network region staff in collaboration with the network region fiscal agent.

Sec. 1068. (1) Of the funds appropriated in part 1 for workforce development, the department shall provide a report by March 15 to the relevant senate and house of representatives appropriation subcommittees, the state budget director, and the senate and house fiscal agencies on the status of the workforce development. The report shall include the following:

(a) The amount of funding allocated to each Michigan Works! agency and the total funding allocated to the workforce training programs statewide by fund source.

(b) The number of participants enrolled in education or training programs by each Michigan Works! agency.

(d) The number of participants enrolled in remedial education programs and the number of participants enrolled in literacy programs.

(e) The number of participants enrolled in programs at 2-year institutions.

(f) The number of participants enrolled in programs at 4-year institutions.

(g) The number of participants enrolled in proprietary schools or other technical training programs.

(h) The number of participants that have completed education or training programs.

(i) The number of participants who secured employment in Michigan within 1 year of completing a training program.

(j) The number of participants who completed a training program and secured employment in a field related to their training.

(k) The average wage earned by participants who completed a training program and secured employment within 1 year.

(l) The actual revenues received by the fund source and fund appropriated for each discrete workforce development program area.

(2) Data collection for the report shall be for the prior state fiscal year.

Sec. 1069. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for helmets to hardhats, funds shall be awarded to a national nonprofit program that connects national guard, reserve, retired, and transitioning active-duty military service members with skilled training and quality career opportunities in the construction industry. Grant funding must be used to recruit and assist veterans to transition into apprenticeship programs in this state.

Sec. 1070. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for the 23+ high school diploma program must be awarded for a program to assist adults over 23 years of age in obtaining high school diplomas and placement in career training programs.

(2) For purposes of this section, an eligible program provider may be a public, nonprofit, or private accredited diploma-granting institution, but must have at least 2 years of experience providing dropout recovery services in this state.

(3) The department shall issue a request for qualifications for eligible program providers to participate in the pilot program. To be considered a qualified program provider, the institution must offer all of the following:

(a) Dropout reengagement services.

(b) Academic intake assessments.

(d) Course catalog that includes all graduation requirements.

(e) Remediation coursework.

(f) Academic resilience assessment and intervention.

(g) Employability skills development.

(h) Industry recognized credentials.

(i) Credit for on-the-job training.

(j) A robust support framework, including technology, social support, and academic support accredited by a recognized accrediting body.

(4) The department shall announce qualified program providers no later than January 1, 2024. Qualified program providers must start providing programming by February 1, 2024.

(5) The department shall reimburse qualified program providers for each month of satisfactory monthly progress as described in

section 23a of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1623a, at a rate of $500.00 per month. A payment shall be made to a qualified program provider for the completion of the following by a pupil:

(a) $500.00 for the completion of an employability skills certification program equal to at least 1 unit of high school credit obtained through classroom or online instruction.

(b) $250.00 for the attainment of an industry-recognized credential requiring up to 50 hours of training.

(d) $750.00 for the attainment of an industry-recognized credential requiring more than 100 hours of training.

(e) $1,000.00 for attainment of a high school diploma.

(f) $2,500.00 for placement in a job in an in-demand career pathway.

(6) The department shall develop policies and guidelines to implement this section.

Sec. 1071. The funds appropriated in part 1 for at-risk youth grants must be awarded to the Michigan franchise holder of the national Jobs for America's Graduates program for the administration of the Jobs for Michigan's Graduates program.

Sec. 1072. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for the high school equivalency-to-school program shall be used for the purpose of funding the cost of high school equivalency testing and certification as provided by this section. The department shall administer a Michigan high school equivalency-to-school program, which shall cover the cost of providing the high school equivalency test free of charge to individuals who meet all of the following

requirements:

(a) The individual has not previously been administered a high school equivalency test free of charge under this section.

(b) The individual meets at least 1 of the following requirements:

(i) Prior to taking the high school equivalency test, the individual successfully completed a department-approved high school equivalency preparation program.

(ii) Prior to taking the high school equivalency test, the individual completed the official high school equivalency practice test and the individual's score indicated that the individual is likely to pass.

(2) A department-approved high school equivalency preparation program shall include all of the following:

(a) Instructional and tutorial assistances.

(b) High school equivalency test practice.

(d) A curriculum that prepares students for opportunities in postsecondary education and the job market.

(e) Information on potential postsecondary and career pathways.

(f) Counseling on preparing for and applying to college.

(g) Personal and job readiness skills development.

(h) Comprehensive information on college costs and financial aid.

(i) College and career assessments.

(j) Computer-based instruction, practice, or remediation.

(3) The department shall post online an announcement of the Michigan high school equivalency-to-school program, minimum

standards for high school equivalency preparation program approval, and approval procedures.

(4) The department shall do all of the following:

(a) Develop procedures consistent with this section under which individuals can take the high school equivalency test without charge.

(b) Provide program information for educators and students on the department website, including explanations of the procedures developed under this subsection, and contact information for questions about the program.

(c) Provide an estimate of the full-year cost of the program to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on labor and economic opportunity, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.

(5) By September 30, the department shall report to the relevant senate and house appropriations subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director on utilization of the high school equivalency incentive program, including numbers of high school equivalency certifications issued by location, year-to-date expenditures, and numbers of participants qualifying under subsection (1)(b)(i) or (ii), or both.

Sec. 1073. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan reconnect grant program shall be distributed pursuant to the Michigan reconnect grant act, 2020 PA 84, MCL 390.1701 to 390.1709. In compliance with section 5 of the Michigan reconnect grant act, 2020 PA 84, MCL 390.1705, the funds appropriated in part 1 shall be expended to award grants, administer the program, and support the duties outlined in section 5 of the Michigan reconnect grant act, 2020 PA 84, MCL 390.1705.

(2) The increase of ongoing funds amounting to $28,000,000.00 appropriated in part 1 for the Michigan reconnect grant program shall be used to expand program services to individuals between 21 and 25 years of age.

UNEMPLOYMENT

Sec. 1074. The unemployment insurance agency shall provide a report updated at least quarterly that includes, but is not limited to, fiscal year-to-date expenditures by division and program unit. Each quarterly report shall be transmitted within 60 days after the end of the quarter. The report shall be provided to the house and senate chairpersons of the relevant subcommittees, the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.

Sec. 1075. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department on behalf of the unemployment insurance agency shall provide a quarterly report within 45 days after the end of each quarter that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) The average number of unique claimants for the quarter.

(b) The average number of eligible claimants with certification for the quarter.

(d) The total amount of standard unemployment insurance payments paid for the quarter.

(e) The total amount of unemployment insurance tax generated for the quarter.

(f) The balance of the Michigan unemployment trust fund at the end of the quarter.

(2) The department shall include the same information required

in subsection (1) for the previous 12 months. The department shall include the most recent quarterly report on the department's webpage.

Sec. 1076. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall provide a quarterly report within 45 days after the end of each quarter to the members of the senate and house committees on appropriations, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) The number of new fraudulent and noncompliant cases that have been identified or issued by the unemployment insurance agency, classified by employer or claimant, during the quarter.

(b) The total amount of penalties and interest issued on fraudulent and noncompliant cases during the quarter.

(d) The total amount of collectible penalties and interest still owed to this state by employer or claimant.

(e) The number of fraudulent and noncompliant cases that have been appealed by an employer or claimant during the quarter.

Sec. 1077. The funds appropriated in part 1 for unemployment insurance agency shall be used to staff unemployment insurance agency branch offices for in-person appointments for unemployment insurance agency claimant services.

Sec. 1077a. Funds appropriated in part 1 for the unemployment insurance agency may be used by the unemployment insurance agency to increase capacity by an estimated 500 limited-term employees.

Sec. 1078. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the unemployment insurance agency, the department shall maintain

customer service standards for employers and claimants making use of the various means by which they can access the system.

(2) The department shall identify specific outcomes and performance metrics for this initiative, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) Unemployment benefit fund balance.

(b) Process improvement - fiscal integrity.

(d) Process improvement - determination quality.

Sec. 1079. (1) The department shall provide reporting regarding the interagency agreement with the department of health and human services, which concerns TANF funding to provide job readiness and welfare-to-work programming. The reporting shall include specific outcome and performance reporting requirements as described in this section. TANF funding provided to the department in the current fiscal year is contingent on compliance with the data and reporting requirements described in this section. The department shall provide all of the following items for the previous year to the senate and house appropriations committees and the senate and house fiscal agencies by January 1 of the current fiscal year:

(a) An itemized spending report on TANF funding, including all of the following:

(i) Direct services to clients.

(ii) Administrative expenditures.

(b) The number of family independence program clients served through the TANF funding, including all of the following:

(i) The number and percentage who obtained employment through Michigan Works!

(ii) The number and percentage who fulfilled their TANF work requirement through other job readiness programming.

(iii) Average TANF spending per client.

(iv) The number and percentage of clients who were referred to Michigan Works! but did not receive a job or job readiness placement and the reasons why.

(2) Not later than March 15 of the current fiscal year, the department shall provide to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on the department budget, the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on health and human services, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the senate and house policy offices an annual report on the following matters itemized by Michigan Works! agency: the number of referrals to Michigan Works! job readiness programs, the number of referrals to Michigan Works! job readiness programs who became a participant in the Michigan Works! job readiness programs, the number of participants who obtained employment, and the cost per participant case.

Sec. 1080. Funds earned or authorized by the USDOL in addition to the appropriation in part 1 for the unemployment insurance agency are appropriated and may be expended for staffing and related expenses incurred in the operation of its programs. These funds may be spent after the department notifies the state budget director and the relevant subcommittees of the purpose and amount of each grant award.

REHABILITATION SERVICES

Sec. 1081. The Michigan rehabilitation services and bureau of services for blind persons shall work collaboratively with service organizations and government entities to identify allowable match

dollars to secure available federal vocational rehabilitation funds.

Sec. 1082. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the department shall provide an annual report by February 1 to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees on the department budget, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget director on efforts taken to improve the Michigan rehabilitation services. The report shall include all of the following line items:

(a) Reductions and changes in administration costs and staffing.

(b) Service delivery plans and implementation steps achieved.

(d) Plans to integrate Michigan rehabilitative services programs into other services provided by the department.

(e) Quarterly expenditures by major spending category.

(f) Employment and job retention rates from both Michigan rehabilitation services and its nonprofit partners.

(g) Success rate of each district in achieving the program goals.

Sec. 1083. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan rehabilitation services, the department shall allocate funding along with available federal match to support the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to eligible agricultural workers with disabilities. Authorized services shall assist agricultural workers with disabilities in acquiring or maintaining quality employment and independence.

(2) By March 1 of the current fiscal year, the department shall report to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees

on the department budget, the senate and house fiscal agencies, the senate and house policy offices, and the state budget director on the total number of clients served and the total amount of federal matching funds obtained throughout the duration of the program.

Sec. 1084. If the department is at risk of entering into an order of selection for services, the department shall notify the chairs of the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on the department budget, the senate and house fiscal agencies and policy offices, and the state budget director within 2 weeks of receiving notification.

Sec. 1085. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan rehabilitation services, the department shall allocate $6,100,300.00, including federal matching funds, to service authorizations with community-based rehabilitation organizations for an array of needed services throughout the rehabilitation process.

Sec. 1086. (1) Funds appropriated in part 1 for independent living shall be used to support the general operations of centers for independent living in delivering mandated independent living services in compliance with federal rules and regulations, including 45 CFR 1329, for the centers, by existing centers for independent living to serve underserved areas, and for projects to build the capacity of centers for independent living to deliver independent living services. Applications for the funds shall be reviewed in accordance with criteria and procedures established by the department. Funds shall be used in a manner consistent with the state plan for independent living. Services provided should assist people with disabilities to move toward self-sufficiency, including, but not limited to support for accessing transportation

and health care, obtaining employment, community living, nursing home transition, information and referral services, education, youth transition services, veterans, and stigma reduction activities and community education. This includes the independent living guide services that specifically focus on economic self-sufficiency.

(2) In partnership with service providers, the department shall provide a report by March 1 of the current fiscal year to the relevant subcommittees, the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, the house and senate policy offices, and the state budget director on direct customer and system outcomes and performance measures.

Sec. 1087. (1) The appropriation in part 1 for the bureau of services for blind persons includes funds for case services. These funds may be used for tuition payments for blind clients.

(2) Revenue collected by the bureau of services for blind persons and from private and local sources that is unexpended at the end of the fiscal year may carry forward to the subsequent fiscal year.

Sec. 1088. The bureau of services for blind persons may provide and enter into agreements to provide general services, training, meetings, information, special equipment, software, facility use, and technical consulting services to other principal executive departments, state agencies, local units of government, the judicial branch of government, other organizations, and patrons of department facilities. The department may charge fees for these services that are reasonably related to the cost of providing the services. In addition to the funds appropriated in part 1, funds collected by the department for these services are appropriated for

all expenses necessary. The funds appropriated under this section are allotted for expenditure when they are received by the department of treasury.

Sec. 1089. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for a regional or subregional library shall not be released until a budget for that regional or subregional library has been approved by the department for expenditures for library services directly serving the blind and persons with disabilities.

(2) In order to receive subregional state aid as appropriated in part 1, a regional or subregional library's fiscal agency shall agree to maintain local funding support at the same level in the current fiscal year as in the fiscal agency's preceding fiscal year. If a reduction in expenditures equally affects all agencies in a local unit of government that is the regional or subregional library's fiscal agency, that reduction shall not be interpreted as a reduction in local support and shall not disqualify a regional or subregional library from receiving state aid under part 1. If a reduction in income affects a library cooperative or district library that is a regional or subregional library's fiscal agency or a reduction in expenditures for the regional or subregional library's fiscal agency, a reduction in expenditures for the regional or subregional library shall not be interpreted as a reduction in local support and shall not disqualify a regional or subregional library from receiving state aid under part 1.

COMMISSIONS

Sec. 1090. From the funds appropriated in part 1, the office of global Michigan is to coordinate with the Asian Pacific American affairs commission, the Commission on Middle Eastern American

affairs, and the Hispanic/Latino commission of Michigan to produce a report by January 31 that is to be transmitted to the senate and house subcommittee chairpersons of the relevant subcommittees, the senate and house appropriations committees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director. The report shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Total number of people with whom each commission directly interacts through programming.

(b) Total number of public events that each commission conducted.

(d) Total number of meetings that each commission held with foreign diplomats.

(e) Programmatic costs of each commission.

Sec. 1091. An expenditure of funds appropriated in part 1 by the Asian Pacific American affairs commission, the commission on Middle Eastern American affairs, or the Hispanic/Latino commission of Michigan for a commission event must be directly related to the mission statement of that commission.

Sec. 1092. The office of global Michigan must produce a report by January 31 and transmit the report to the subcommittees, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director. The report may include other information, but it must include all of the following:

(a) A description of the major programs and activities of the office of global Michigan and the number of individuals served through those programs.

(b) The number of refugee arrivals, the job placement rate of

those refugees actively receiving services under the global Michigan grants, and the average wage and initial job placements for those refugees.

(c) A description of the activities that the office has conducted to attract and retain international, advanced degree, and entrepreneurial talent.

ONE-TIME APPROPRIATIONS

Sec. 1094e. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Focus: HOPE, $1,000,000.00 may be awarded to Focus: HOPE for education and workforce development programming, early childhood education, youth development, food assistance, or community empowerment and advocacy.

Sec. 1095. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan partnership initiative, the department shall develop guidelines, allocate funding, and coordinate with state agencies to implement this section. The Michigan partnership initiative will support transformational investments and leverage intergovernmental coordination to address strategic community goals.

(2) The legislature finds and declares that the appropriation described in this section for the Michigan partnership initiative is for a public purpose and serves the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of this state.

(3) The department shall allocate funding for the Michigan partnership initiative through the development and submission of local plans by eligible applicants that seek to address more than 1 strategic community goal defined in subsection (5). Approved local plans shall implement comprehensive approaches to address strategic community goals in targeted areas.

(4) Eligible applicants include cities, villages and townships that meet the requirements in subsection (8). An eligible applicant may partner with other government agencies, consortiums, authorities, community associations, or nonprofit entities, to submit and implement an approved local plan. Notwithstanding local plan revisions or subsequent funding rounds, an eligible applicant shall not submit more than 1 local plan.

(5) Approved local plans shall address more than 1 of the following strategic community goals:

(a) Talent attraction and growth goals that include any of the following:

(i) Increased postsecondary enrollment and completion rates of Michigan residents.

(ii) Improved labor force participation and wage growth in the community.

(iii) Retention of skilled workers and recent postsecondary graduates in Michigan.

(iv) Recruitment of skilled workers from outside of the state.

(v) Targeted workforce programs or apprenticeship training programs that will support job creation in a targeted area.

(vi) Workforce development strategies designed to increase local educational attainment rates.

(vii) Establishment of neighborhood employment hubs focused on attracting and retaining graduates and linking residents with jobs opportunities and wraparound services.

(b) Arts and cultural initiatives that include any of the following:

(i) Expanded access to arts or cultural programs in a targeted area.

(ii) Community beautification and attraction investments.

(iii) Recreational access and community spaces.

(i) Improved motorized transportation, including rail and transit.

(ii) Development or expansion of nonmotorized transportation, including walkable urban design, greenspaces, and greenways.

(iii) Corridor infrastructure improvements in a targeted area.

(iv) Drinking, clean, or stormwater infrastructure improvements.

(v) Blight elimination or brownfield redevelopment.

(vi) Climate resiliency or regenerative agricultural practices.

(d) Housing access goals to enhance affordable housing stock, consumer programs, and density through any of the following initiatives:

(i) Construction or financing costs of affordable housing.

(ii) Programs to improve, repair, or preserve, existing housing stock.

(iii) Consumer financial services such as credit enhancement, loan loss reserve, or mortgage or rental assistance.

(iv) Housing services to support indigent or vulnerable populations.

(v) Costs to support local or regional housing plans that impact a targeted area.

(e) Small business and nonprofit development for any of the following:

(i) Programs to incubate, grow, or stabilize small businesses

with a direct presence in targeted areas.

(ii) Funding for nonprofit entities, local government agencies, community organizations, or anchor institutions with a direct presence in targeted areas.

(iii) Targeted supports or wrap around services to marginal and under-resourced small businesses or emerging start-ups.

(6) The department shall do at least the following to implement the Michigan partnership initiative:

(a) Develop guidelines to accept and review local plans from eligible applicants, and award funding for approved local plans to support strategic community goals.

(b) Consult with local stakeholders, provide education and consultation to the public during the application process, and regularly monitor implementation progress of approved local plans.

(c) Review existing best practices for similar programs and consult with third-party experts, including academic and research institutions based in this state.

(d) Lead a multiagency coordination effort to leverage all available resources that will maximize the effectiveness of the Michigan partnership initiative. As necessary, the department may establish memorandums of understanding with other state agencies or establish a committee of state agency representatives to support the Michigan partnership initiative.

(e) The department may retain up to 1% of funds from part 1 for implementation costs of the Michigan partnership initiative including hiring up to 10.0 limited term FTEs. The department shall utilize a portion of implementation costs to contract with third-party experts to evaluate and measure outcomes.

(7) The department shall post online the guidelines for local

plans, offer public webinars, and consider external feedback before local plan applications are submitted and reviewed. Approved local plans and funding allocations for eligible applicants are subject to subsection (8).

(8) The department shall establish separate categories to fund approved local plans based on community needs. Community needs must be determined using objective criteria including data on population size, density, poverty, and subject to the following:

(a) Category 1 applicants consist of any Michigan municipality with a population greater than 190,000 or a city with a population between 107,000 and 108,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census. Additionally, 1 or more neighboring cities may combine population totals to meet the 190,000 threshold for qualification of a category 1 grant and apply in partnership. The department shall award up to $200,000,000.00 for this category. Each eligible applicant shall receive at least $50,000,000.00 for approved local plans.

(b) Category 2 applicants consist of municipalities with a population between 80,000 and 190,000 with high measures of poverty and community density. The department shall award up to $200,000,000.00 for this category. Subject to available funds, each eligible applicant shall receive between $10,0000,000.00 and $20,000,000.00 to support approved local plans.

(c) Category 3 applicants consist of cities, villages, and towns that do not meet category 1 or 2 criteria. The department shall award up to $100,000,000.00 for this category. Subject to available funds, each eligible applicant shall receive between $1,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00 to support approved local plans.

(9) The department shall review local plans and, as necessary,

suggest revisions or provide feedback to local plans prior to their approval or the awarding of funds. Local plans submitted must be posted online by the department and receive public comment prior to approval. At a minimum, local plans and department evaluation criteria shall include:

(a) Clear identification and detailed description of each strategic community goals being addressed. Each approved plan must include more than 1 strategic community goal.

(b) Identification of a geographic targeted area such as a district, corridor, or neighborhood in which funds under this section will be allocated. Unless approved by the department, targeted areas in a local approved plan must be within the boundaries of the local government associated with the application.

(c) Identification of comprehensive approaches and multifaceted initiatives proposed to address strategic community goals, including measurable goals to track progress.

(d) Identification of a 10% local match of funds being sought under this section. Subject to approval by the department, the match for an eligible applicant with a demonstrated financial hardship may be reduced or offset by other fund sources.

(e) Steps taken to leverage proposed funding from the Michigan partnership initiative with other federal, state, local, or private resources.

(f) A proposed budget and timeline to deploy resources that will support an approved local plan.

(g) Demonstration of long-term viability and sustainability of funding allocated under this section.

(h) Identification of community and stakeholder support in the development and implementation of an approved local plan.

(10) The department may approve subsequent rounds of funding for local plans if either funds become available or there are remaining funds from part 1. Remaining funds shall be awarded in the same manner consistent with this section and, as necessary, prorated based on availability of funds.

(11) The department shall seek to leverage all available state resources and capacity to support the Michigan partnership initiative. The department shall seek to coordinate with other state agencies that administer programs and deploy funding that may be applied to leverage local approved plans. When awarding funds, the department shall give preference to local plans that demonstrate participation from 2 or more of the following:

(a) Neighborhood associations.

(b) City councils.

(d) County commissions.

(e) Local chambers.

(f) Township boards.

(g) Postsecondary institutions.

(h) Nonprofit organizations.

(i) Tribal governments.

(j) Regional planning organizations.

(12) It is the intent of the legislature that maximizing coordination with other state agencies is critical to achieve transformational investments of the Michigan partnership initiative. To the extent possible, state agencies, including the Michigan infrastructure office, shall seek to leverage the deployment of other resources that may overlap with the Michigan partnership initiative, in areas that may include local roads and

motorized infrastructure, small business programs, public safety and criminal justice, community and public health, economic development and placemaking, child care, local school districts and libraries, postsecondary institutions, water, broadband, and other utility infrastructure, contaminated site clean ups, agricultural resources, outdoor recreation and nonmotorized trails, historic preservation, and arts and culture programs.

(13) The department shall execute grant agreements with eligible applicants prior to allocating funds that will directly support an approved local plan. The department shall verify that all expenditures are made in accordance with an approved local plan.

(14) Executed grant agreements must include regular progress reports and include a clawback provision that allows the state to recoup funds that are misused or unspent. Eligible applicants shall respond to all reasonable information requests from the department related to the funds received under this section.

(15) The department shall provide quarterly updates to the house and senate appropriations committees on the development and deployment funding allocated for the Michigan partnership initiative.

(16) The unexpended portion of grants under this section are designated as a work project appropriation in accordance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a. Any unencumbered or unallotted money shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for grant awards or other expenditures under this section for the project until the project has been completed. The following apply to the work project:

(a) The purpose of the project is to support transformational investments and leverage intergovernmental coordination to address strategic community goals.

(b) All grants will be distributed in accordance with this section and the grant guidelines as part of the application process and grant agreements between the department and grant recipients.

(d) The tentative completion date for the work project is September 30, 2027.

Sec. 1096. (1) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for transformational community infrastructure grants, the department shall develop and administrate a competitive grant program to for building transformational infrastructure projects throughout Michigan that include any of the following:

(a) Municipal campus renovations.

(b) City hall renovations or replacements.

(d) Any other transformational projects as determined by posted guidelines developed by the department.

(2) The department shall develop grant program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and an application process for the grant program identified in subsection (1) and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website prior to any grant application due dates.

(3) Eligible grant recipients include Michigan counties, cities, villages, and townships.

(4) Of the funds appropriated for this purpose, not more than 3% may be used by the department for administrative costs for the

grant program identified in subsection (1).

(5) By December 31 of each year grants are awarded under this section, the department shall submit to the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director a report containing the following information relative to each grant awarded under this section:

(a) The name of the grant recipient.

(b) A brief description of the project for which the grant was awarded.

(6) Until program funding is expended, the department shall provide an annual report no later than February 1st on program grant awards and the utilization of grant funds for the prior fiscal year. The report must be submitted to the chairs of the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees, the senate and house of representatives fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.

(7) The unexpended one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for transformational community infrastructure grants are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to assist local governments to fund infrastructure projects in public spaces throughout Michigan.

(b) The project will be accomplished by the department in

consultation with local units of government or contracts with services providers, or both.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

Sec. 1097. (1) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for community revitalization and cultural institution grants, the department shall allocate $2,000,000.00 to a community wellness center in a township with a population between 49,000 and 50,000 in a county with a population between 82,000 and 84,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(2) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for community revitalization and cultural institution grants, the department shall allocate $4,000,000.00 to a senior wellness center in a city with a population between 90,000 and 100,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(3) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for community revitalization and cultural institution grants, the department shall allocate $2,000,000.00 to a city with a population between 49,000 and 50,000 in a county with a population between 82,000 and 85,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to provide community-based youth development and resiliency programs.

(4) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for community revitalization and cultural institution grants, the department shall allocate $1,000,000.00 to a nonprofit corporation for community house repairs in a city with a population greater than 600,000 in a county with a population greater than 1,500,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(5) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for community revitalization and cultural institution grants, the department shall allocate $100 to a city with a population between 31,000 and 32,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for corridor improvements, including the neighborhood and commercial corridor food initiative activities in section 90a of the Michigan strategic fund act, 1984 PA 270, MCL 125.2090a.

(6) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for community revitalization and cultural institution grants, the department shall allocate $6,200,000.00 to a city with a population between 106,000 and 109,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to rehabilitate a historic pool that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

(7) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for community revitalization and cultural institution grants, the department shall develop and administrate a competitive grant program to invest in projects to support community centers, public recreation or spaces, museums, historic structures, or nonprofit art or cultural institutions.

(8) The department shall develop grant program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and an application process for the grant program identified in subsection (7) and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website prior to any grant application due dates.

(9) Eligible grant recipients include municipalities, counties, and nonprofit organizations, including, but not limited to, museums and art institutions.

(10) Of the funds appropriated for this purpose, not more than 2% may be used by the department for administrative costs for the

grant program identified in subsection (7).

(11) By December 31 of each year grants are awarded under this section, the department shall submit to the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director a report containing the following information relative to each grant awarded under this section:

(a) The type of grant.

(b) The name of the grant recipient.

(d) The amount of the grant.

(12) Until program funding is expended, the department shall provide an annual report no later than February 1st on program grant awards and the utilization of grant funds for the prior fiscal year. The report must be submitted to the chairs of the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees, the senate and house of representatives fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.

(13) The unexpended one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for community revitalization and cultural institution grants are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to increase access to services through local community centers, expand access to public recreation, improve community infrastructure, and enhance patronage

at museums, art galleries, and cultural institutions.

(b) The project will be accomplished by the department in consultation with local units of government or contracts with services providers, or both.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

Sec. 1098. (1) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for conventions, sports, and special events grants, the department shall develop and administrate a competitive grant program to support the attraction and operation of special events, sporting events, sports commissions, and convention centers throughout Michigan.

(3) Eligible grant recipients include convention centers, entertainment and public facilities authorities, nonprofit sports commissions or funds, and nonprofit sports promotion organizations.

(4) Of the funds appropriated for this purpose, not more than 3% may be used by the department for administrative costs for the grant program identified in subsection (1).

(a) The name of the grant recipient.

(b) A brief description of the project for which the grant was awarded.

(7) The unexpended one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for conventions, sports, and special events are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to expand access to community recreational and athletic activities, grow the outdoor recreation industry, and to support the attraction and operation of large special events and sporting events that would feature Michigan to a national audience.

(b) The project will be accomplished by the department in consultation with grant applicants or contracts with services providers, or both.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

Sec. 1099. (1) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1

for child savings accounts the department shall allocate $5,000,000.00 to a nonprofit trade association to provide the following:

(a) Enhancement of existing child savings account programs.

(b) Pilot programs serving depressed and deprived communities that do not have a child savings account program.

(2) As used in subsection (1), "child savings account programs" is defined as a program that provides at least 1 of the following:

(a) Incentives to increase student and family participation.

(b) Promotion of sustainable fundraising practices.

(d) Wraparound services.

(3) Administration costs to provide the services listed in subsection (1) may not exceed $500,000.00.

Sec. 1100. (1) Of the funds appropriated in part 1 for the college success fund, the department shall use $6,000,000.00 for competitive grants to public community colleges, universities, tribal colleges, and nonprofit organizations with demonstrated experience in working with universities and colleges to implement strategies that will improve graduation and completion rates and to provide students with wraparound services and basic needs supports. Grants may be awarded for the following purposes:

(a) Grants to implement best practices for increasing student retention and progress towards degree completion.

(b) Grants to support the redesign of courses and instruction to better align with student and workforce needs.

postgraduation employment rates.

(d) Grants to support returning students in consultation and cooperation with the Michigan reconnect grant program.

(e) Grants to conduct benefit screenings to ensure eligible students are accessing public benefits they qualify for.

(f) Grants to support emergency housing solutions, child care, on-campus food pantries, and other efforts to address housing and food insecurity.

(g) Grants to provide mental health supports for students.

(h) Grants for student emergencies that address barriers to education completion.

(2) The department shall give priority to grant requests that target demographic populations with traditionally lower success rates.

(3) Colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations receiving grant funds under subsection (1) must include an evaluation plan in their application. Evaluation is an allowable use of grant dollars when approved by the department. All evaluations must be submitted to and made available upon request by the department.

(4) The department shall develop program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and an application process for the program identified in subsection (1) and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website prior to the due date of the application.

(5) From the program amount in subsection (1), the department may hire limited-term employees and may expend up to 2.5% for administrative implementation and oversight of the program.

(6) Of the funds appropriated in part 1 for college success

fund, the department shall allocate $3,500,000.00 to a county with a population between 1,200,000 and 1,300,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for a pilot program to expand community access to the Michigan reconnect program.

(7) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for the College Success Fund, the department shall allocate $500,000 to a nonprofit organization focused on postsecondary access and success for youth with experience in foster care and homelessness and that oversees a statewide initiative to build a formal network of supports to increase post-secondary outcomes for at-risk youth.

Sec. 1101. (1) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for adult literacy, the department may partner with state adult education associations and 501(c)3 providers to provide learning opportunities for adult learners to reach measurable outcomes in at least 1 of the following areas:

(a) Improving standardized test scores.

(b) Earning a digital literacy credential.

(d) Transitioning or enrolling in Title I WIOA Services.

(e) Obtaining a state driver license or state identification.

(f) Obtaining citizenship.

(g) Financial literacy.

(h) Learning English as a second language.

(2) Providers receiving funds under subsection (1) are required to submit participation reports to the department no later than September 30, 2024 that include the number of adult learners participating in the program, the number of those learners achieving a measurable benchmark listed in subsection (1), and the

average amount of program funding spent on each adult learner participant.

(3) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for adult literacy, the department shall allocate $3,000,000.00 to an adult literacy provider in a county with a population of between 83,000 and 84,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for the purpose of providing services identified in subsection (1).

(4) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for adult literacy, the department shall allocate $4,500,000.00 to an adult literacy provider in a city with a population between 105,000 and 108,000 in a county with a population between 280,000 and 290,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for the purpose of providing services identified in subsection (1).

Sec. 1102. (1) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for youth entrepreneurship, apprenticeship, and engagement grants, the department shall do the following:

(a) Allocate $2,500,000.00 to a youth engagement and adult re-engagement nonprofit center in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(b) Allocate $2,000,000.00 to a nonprofit corporation that provides young people with practical economic education programs and experiences in the competitive private enterprise system through partnerships with the business and education communities. $1,000,000.00 is allocated for the purpose of supporting programmatic resources and staffing needs in a city with a population greater than 600,000, and $1,000,000.00 is allocated in a city with a population between 190,000 and 200,000.

(c) Allocate $100.00 to a nonprofit organization in a village with a population greater than 10,000 in a county with a population

greater than 1,000,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census to support educational and entrepreneurial opportunities for refugee families and children.

(2) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for youth entrepreneurship, apprenticeship, and engagement grants, the department shall develop and administrate a grant program to support youth development throughout Michigan by means of the following:

(a) The department shall develop grant program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and an application process for the grant program and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website prior to any grant application due dates.

(b) Eligible grant recipients include nonprofit organizations that focus on youth workforce development. Preference may be given to organizations that offer career development training, primary and secondary wraparound services, aid to address food insecurity, academic support and tutoring, safe spaces for minors, afterschool programs, and work experience, apprenticeship, and skill development programs.

(c) Eligible uses of grant funds may include costs for community services provided, infrastructure and maintenance costs, expansion of services, and operating costs.

(d) Of the funds appropriated for this purpose, not more than 5% may be used by the department for administrative costs for the grant program.

(e) By December 31 of each year grants are awarded under this section, the department shall submit to the house and senate appropriations committees, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director a report containing the following

information relative to each grant awarded under this section:

(i) The name of the grant recipient.

(ii) A brief description of the project for which the grant was awarded.

(iii) The amount of the grant.

(f) Until program funding is expended, the department shall provide an annual report no later than February 1st on program grant awards and the utilization of grant funds for the prior fiscal year. The report must be submitted to the chairs of the senate and house of representatives appropriations committees, the senate and house of representatives fiscal agencies, and the state budget director.

(g) The unexpended one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for youth entrepreneurship, apprenticeship, and engagement grants are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(i) The purpose of the project is to expand developmental opportunities to Michigan youth in partnership with nonprofit community organizations that focus on youth workforce development.

(ii) The project will be accomplished by the department in consultation with grant applicants or contracts with services providers, or both.

(iii) The total estimated cost of the project is $5,000,000.00.

(iv) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

Sec. 1103. (1) From the one-time funds appropriated for new

Michigander fund, $5,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a nonprofit organization in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census focused on equitable local, regional, and statewide economic growth through immigrant inclusion for programs, including, but not limited to, marketing and attracting, licensing, credentialing, placing, training, and accessing education to international entrepreneurs, companies and startups, professionals, and students.

(2) From the one-time funds appropriated for new Michigander fund, $100.00 shall be awarded to a nonprofit organization that provides youth mentorship to assist refugee and immigrant children that have recently settled in this state in a city with a population between 45,000 and 46,000 in a county with a population between 280,000 and 290,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

(3) The funds appropriated in part 1 for new Michigander fund shall be used by the office of global Michigan to address immigrant, refugee, and migrant worker needs by doing all of the following:

(a) Collaborate with the Michigan state housing development authority to expand housing availability and improve housing quality for immigrants and refugees.

(b) Collaborate with the Michigan state housing development authority and the Michigan department of agriculture and rural development to expand housing availability and improve housing quality for migratory agriculture workers.

(4) Funds identified in subsection (3) shall be awarded as

competitive grants.

(5) The office of global Michigan shall collaborate with the Michigan state housing development authority and the Michigan department of agriculture and rural development on program guidelines and eligibility criteria for the program and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website prior to the due date of the application.

(6) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for new Michigander fund are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallocated funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the work project is to expand and improve services for immigrants, refugees, and migratory workers.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or contracts with service providers, or both.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

Sec. 1104. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan community development financial institution fund grants, $35,000,000.00 is for grants to eligible community development financial institutions under this section. The legislature finds and declares that the appropriation described in this section is for a public purpose, including promoting community economic revitalization and community development through community development financial institutions.

(2) By October 31, 2023, the Michigan strategic fund shall

develop a grant application, approval, agreement, and compliance process consistent with this section adopted by a resolution of the board and published and available on the Michigan strategic fund's website.

(3) The application required under subsection (2) must include all of the following:

(a) The name of the community development financial institution applying for a grant.

(b) The location of the principal office of the applicant.

(d) The amount of the grant sought, not exceeding the maximum eligible amount of the grant under subsections (4) to (6).

(e) If the community development financial institution is a depository institution, the net assets of the depository institution.

(f) If the community development financial institution is not a depository institution, the amount of qualifying commitments made by the community development financial institution during the 3 calendar years preceding the calendar fiscal year in which the application is submitted.

(g) A description of the amount an applicant is eligible to apply for under subsections (4) to (6).

(h) A description of the proposed use of the grant award by the applicant for eligible activities consistent with the requirements of this section and the community development banking and financial institutions act of 1994, 12 USC 4701 to 4719.

(i) Documentation of the applicant's certification as a community development financial institution that meets the

eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial institutions fund established under section 104 of the community development banking and financial institutions act of 1994, 12 USC 4703. The documentation required by this subdivision may include the list of community development financial institutions in good standing maintained and published by the federal fund.

(j) A statement that the applicant is in compliance with all requirements applicable to the applicant under the community development banking and financial institutions act of 1994, 12 USC 4701 to 4719.

(4) A community development financial institution that is a depository institution is eligible for a grant award in the following amounts:

(a) Up to $1,000,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of less than $500,000,000.00.

(b) Up to $1,500,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of $500,000,000.00 to $999,999,999.99.

(d) Up to $2,500,000.00 if the depository institution has total net assets of $2,000,000,000.00 or more.

(5) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (6), a community development financial institution that is not a depository institution is eligible for a grant award in the following amount for each grant:

(a) Up to $500,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged less than $1,000,000.00 per calendar year during the 3 calendar

years preceding the calendar fiscal year in which an application for a grant is submitted.

(b) Up to $1,500,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $1,000,000.00 to $3,999,999.99 per calendar year during the 3 calendar years preceding the fiscal year in which an application for a grant is submitted.

(c) Up to $2,500,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $4,000,000.00 to $5,999,999.99 per calendar year during the 3 calendar years preceding the fiscal year in which an application for a grant is submitted.

(d) Up to $3,500,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged from $6,000,000.00 to $9,999,999.99 per calendar year during the 3 calendar years preceding the fiscal year in which an application for a grant is submitted.

(e) Up to $4,000,000.00 if the community development financial institution made qualifying commitments in an amount that averaged at least $10,000,000.00 per calendar year during the 3 calendar years preceding the fiscal year in which an application for a grant is submitted.

(6) A single grant awarded to a multistate CDFI that is not a depository institution under subsection (5) must not exceed $2,500,000.00.

(7) The Michigan strategic fund shall accept initial applications for a grant under this section until November 30, 2023, and applications for a second round of grants under this section by June 1, 2024. The Michigan strategic fund also may

accept applications for additional rounds of grants after June 1, 2024. The Michigan strategic fund shall approve or deny a grant application within 49 days after the receipt of an administratively complete application as determined by the Michigan strategic fund.

(8) Upon approval of an application, the Michigan strategic fund and the applicant shall sign a written grant agreement providing the terms of the grant agreement. A grant agreement must include all of the following:

(a) A requirement that at least 80% of the grant award be used for financial products and financial services or expenditures of money or commitments to expend money to reduce the interest rate otherwise applicable under a loan agreement or funding agreement.

(b) A restriction that no more than 10% of the grant award be used for technical assistance activities described in 12 CFR 1805.303.

(d) A requirement that a grant award be committed under a loan agreement or funding agreement or disbursed by the recipient within 3 years of the date that the recipient receives the grant award.

(e) A requirement that the entire amount of the grant award be expended within this state.

(f) A requirement that the grant award recipient maintain its certification as a community development financial institution under 12 CFR 1805.201 while the grant agreement is in effect.

(g) A requirement that the grant award recipient comply with all requirements applicable under the community development banking and financial institutions act of 1994, 12 USC 4701 to 4719, while the agreement is in effect.

(h) Provisions authorizing the Michigan strategic fund to enforce the terms of the grant agreement, including a requirement that a noncompliant recipient of a grant award may be required to repay the portion of the award not committed by the recipient pursuant to a permitted loan, program, or agreement.

(i) A requirement for the grant award recipient to report on activities consistent with the requirements of subsection (12).

(j) If the grant agreement includes a grant of federal money, the grant agreement must require the recipient to comply with any requirements applicable to the use of the federal money.

(9) A grant agreement may provide for the community development financial institution that is the recipient of a grant award to serve as an intermediary lender to another community development financial institution consistent with the purposes of this section if not prohibited by federal law applicable to the expenditure of any federal grant money.

(10) If not prohibited by federal law applicable to the expenditure of any federal grant money, a grant agreement must permit a grant award recipient to assign the award to an affiliate and for the affiliate to assume the obligations of the grant award recipient if the affiliate satisfies all of the following:

(a) Is a community development financial institution.

(b) Is organized in the same manner as the grant award recipient.

(i) The grant award recipient owns a majority of the stock of the affiliate.

(ii) A majority of the members of the board of the affiliate

also are members of the board of the grant award recipient.

(11) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (12), the Michigan strategic fund shall require the recipient of a grant award under this section to report annually to the Michigan strategic fund regarding its activities under this section following the fiscal year in which the grant award was received by the recipient. The Michigan strategic fund shall publish on its website a standard form for the report. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (12), the report must include all of the following information:

(a) A copy of the recipient's most recent confirmation of recertification as a community development financial institution issued by the community development financial institutions fund under 12 CFR 1805.201, which may include the list of community development financial institutions in good standing maintained and published by the federal fund.

(b) A list of financial products and services provided during the prior calendar year that includes all of the following:

(i) The name of each transaction.

(ii) A tracking number for each transaction.

(iii) The date of each transaction.

(iv) The amount of each transaction.

(v) The total project cost for each transaction if other funding was involved.

(vi) The physical address of the borrower or customer for each transaction.

(vii) The census tract of the borrower or customer for each transaction.

(viii) An indication of whether the census tract in which the

transaction is located is an eligible investment area.

(ix) A description of the projected economic impact of the transaction.

(x) A description of any financial products or financial services provided.

(d) A summary of expenditures for administration and operations provided during the prior calendar year that includes all of the following:

(i) A description of administration and operations costs incurred.

(ii) Professional fees and expenses incurred.

(iii) A summary of any other eligible expenses for administration and operation.

(12) A grant award recipient is not required to provide a report under this section for any calendar year in which it did not loan or otherwise commit or disburse grant award money. The Michigan strategic fund shall not include information in the report required under subsection (11) if information that otherwise would be included in a report under subsection (11) is either of the following:

(a) Exempt from disclosure or confidential as proprietary business or financial information under the community development banking and financial institutions act of 1994, 12 USC 4701 to 4719.

(b) Exempt from disclosure under the freedom of information act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246.

(13) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3), the

Michigan strategic fund may expend up to 4% of the appropriation for the costs it incurs in administering the programs and activities under this section.

(14) The unexpended portion of grants under this section are designated as a work project appropriation in accordance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a. Any unencumbered or unallotted money shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for grant awards or other expenditures under this section for the project until the project has been completed. The following apply to the work project:

(a) The purpose of the project is to provide grants to eligible community development financial institutions under this section.

(b) All grants will be distributed in accordance with this section and the grant guidelines as part of the application process and grant agreements between the Michigan strategic fund and grant recipients.

(d) The tentative completion date for the work project is September 30, 2027.

(15) As used in this section:

(a) "Community development financial institution" means that term as defined in section 103 of the community development banking and financial institutions act of 1994, 12 USC 4702, but is limited to a community development financial institution that satisfies all of the following:

(i) Is an entity that meets the eligibility requirements described in 12 CFR 1805.200.

(ii) Is certified as a community development financial institution that meets the eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial institutions fund established under section 104 of the community development banking and financial institutions act of 1994, 12 USC 4703.

(iii) Maintains 1 or more physical offices within this state.

(iv) Employs 2 or more individuals at a physical office within this state, including employees of an affiliate of the community development financial institution that provides services to the community development financial institution.

(v) Is a Michigan CDFI or a multistate CDFI.

(b) "Depository institution" means any of the following:

(i) A bank as that term is defined in section 3(a) of the federal deposit insurance act, 12 USC 1813.

(ii) A savings association as that term is defined in section 3(b) of the federal deposit insurance act, 12 USC 1813.

(iii) A credit union as that term is defined in section 102 of the credit union act, 2003 PA 215, MCL 490.102.

(iv) A depository institution holding company as that term is defined in 12 CFR 1805.104.

(c) "Eligible activities" means activities described in 12 CFR 1805.301, and includes credit enhancements, loan loss reserves, equity investments, expenditures of money or commitments to expend money to reduce the interest rate otherwise applicable under a loan agreement or funding agreement, and grants related to these activities.

(d) "Federal fund" means the federal community development financial institutions fund within the United States Department of Treasury.

(e) "Financial products" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.104.

(f) "Financial services" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.104.

(g) "Michigan CDFI" means a community development financial institution that satisfies all of the following:

(i) Is certified as a community development financial institution that meets the eligibility requirements under 12 CFR 1805.201 by the community development financial institutions fund established under section 104 of the community development banking and financial institutions act of 1994, 12 USC 4703.

(ii) Is headquartered at an address in this state, as recognized by the federal fund.

(iii) Has a target market that includes this state, as recognized by the federal fund.

(iv) Serves 1 or more targeted populations located within this state.

(h) "Multistate CDFI" means a community development financial institution that is not a Michigan CDFI but is a community development financial institution that committed under a loan agreement or other funding agreement at least $10,000,000.00 in financial products and financial services to a target market within this state under the community development banking and financial institutions act of 1994, 12 USC 4701 to 4719, during the 5 calendar years preceding the calendar fiscal year in which an application for a grant is submitted.

(i) "Qualifying commitment" means funding committed by a community development financial institution under a loan agreement or other funding agreement in target markets or targeted

populations in this state that is either of the following:

(i) Financial products or financial services committed under the community development banking and financial institutions act of 1994, 12 USC 4701 to 4719.

(ii) An additional credit enhancement, loan loss reserve, or equity investment committed by the community development financial institution or an affiliate of the community development financial institution.

(j) "Target market" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.104.

(k) "Targeted population" means that term as defined in 12 CFR 1805.104.

Sec. 1105. (1) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for firefighter support grants, the department shall award funds to local fire departments to support the costs of comprehensive firefighter health screenings and new fire gear equipment.

(2) The department shall develop guidelines for the administration of the program and awarding of grants. Prior to issuing grant guidelines, the department shall seek input from representatives of local fire departments and representative organizations.

(3) For purposes of determining eligibility to receive a grant, local fire departments may also include employers of qualified fire fighters at airports, public authorities, public universities, and community colleges, qualified state employee organizations that represent firefighters in this state.

(4) Not later than September 1, the department shall provide a report to the house and senate appropriations committees detailing the allocation of funds in part 1, including the total grants

awarded, the funding recipient of each grant, the amount and purpose of each grant, the number of firefighters impacted by each grant, and the costs to administer this section.

(5) The department may retain not more than 5% from part 1 for administration of this section.

(6) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for firefighter grants are designated as a work project appropriation. Unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures under this section until the project has been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the project is to improve firefighter safety through health screenings and purchasing and new fire gear equipment.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, contracts with vendors, or local partners.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

Sec. 1106. (1) The one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for electric vehicle infrastructure shall be used by the department to expand access to public, at-home, and commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Funds may be used for, but are not limited to, the deployment of fast chargers, addressing medium and heavy-duty electric vehicle charging needs, and increasing access to at-home charging infrastructure.

(2) The department shall make all efforts to align programmatic activities with federal funding opportunities, including, but not limited to, the infrastructure investment and

jobs act, Public Law 117-58, or the inflation reduction act of 2022, Public Law 117-169, to maximize the state's opportunities for expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure statewide.

(3) The department shall develop program guidelines and eligibility criteria for the program and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website prior to the due date of the application.

(4) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for electric vehicle infrastructure are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallocated funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the work project is to expand access to public, at-home, and commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

(b) The projects will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or contracts with service providers, or both.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2027.

Sec. 1107. (1) The funds appropriated in part 1 for main street initiative shall be used by the Michigan strategic fund to create and operate programs to support small businesses experiencing negative impacts or disproportionately or otherwise impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds may be used for grants for small business startup and resiliency initiatives,

microbusiness enterprise activities, and other small business supports, as determined by the Michigan strategic fund.

(2) The Michigan strategic fund shall develop program guidelines and eligibility criteria for the program and shall post that information on its publicly accessible website. Efforts shall be made to ensure a broad geographic distribution of funds awarded under the program to both urban and rural communities, to the extent allowable under federal regulations. No more than 10% of the funds appropriated in part 1 for this section shall be distributed to a single grant recipient, unless the entity is serving as a grant administrator on behalf of the Michigan strategic fund.

(3) The Michigan strategic fund may make awards to small businesses, entrepreneurs, local governments, economic development organizations, and other investment vehicles or entities, as determined by the Michigan strategic fund, in the creation and administration of the Michigan main street recovery initiative.

(4) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for main street initiative are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallocated funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the work project is to support small business startup and resiliency initiatives, microbusiness enterprise activities, and other small business supports.

(b) The projects will be accomplished by utilizing state employees, by the Michigan economic development corporation, or by contracts.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

(5) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for main street initiative, the department shall allocate $500,000.00 to a nonprofit organization located in a city with a population greater than 600,000 that provides small business development and technical resources, to provide capital assistance that will develop small businesses, microenterprises, or emerging entrepreneurs in the city it is located.

(6) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for main street initiative, the department shall allocate $500,000.00 to a nonprofit business and entrepreneurship incubator that provides resources to small business start-ups, that is headquartered in a city with a population between 80,000 and 83,000 in a county with a population between 400,000 and 410,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

Sec. 1108. (1) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for construction training, the department shall develop and implement a grant program to expand building trade programs, workforce, and infrastructure. Funds allocated under this section may be used for any of the following:

(a) Apprenticeships program costs.

(b) Training facilities infrastructure or equipment.

(2) By March 1, the department shall provide a report to the house and senate appropriations committees detailing the status of funds under this section, that includes at least the following:

(a) The number of grants awarded and amount of each grant.

(b) Individual grant recipients and purpose.

(d) Activities by the department to meet the requirements of subsection (3).

(3) The department shall prioritize economically distressed communities and target residents from underrepresented populations, including, but not limited to, unemployed, underemployed, low-income, minorities, and women.

(4) The department may retain 2 percent of the funds appropriated in part 1 for administration of the grant program identified in subsection (1).

(5) The unexpended funds appropriated in part 1 for construction training are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallocated funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a:

(a) The purpose of the work project is to infrastructure programming and workforce development.

(b) The project will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or contracts with service providers, or both.

(d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2028.

Sec. 1109. From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for expungement initiative, the department shall allocate $500,000.00

to a nonprofit organization located in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census that provides expungement services.

Sec. 1110. From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1 for Michigan minority supplier investment council, the department shall allocate $1,000,000.00 to a nonprofit organization to support its operations and expand its business development programming that provides training, certification, and other resources to promote the growth of minority business enterprises and is headquartered in a city with a population greater than 600,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census.

PART 2A

PROVISIONS CONCERNING APPROPRIATIONS

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023

Sec. 1201. From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1a for voluntary income tax assistance grants, the department shall allocate $3,000,000.00 to a nonprofit trade association to provide the following:

(a) Free tax preparation services for Michigan tax filers.

(b) Expanded statewide access to free tax preparation services.

(d) Administration costs to provide the services listed in subsections (a) to (c) may not exceed $300,000.00.

Sec. 1202. From the funds appropriated in part 1a for center for employment opportunities, $1,000,000.00 shall be awarded to a nonprofit organization that operates a program that satisfies all of the following conditions:

(a) The program provides services to parolees and probationers assessed by the department of corrections as moderate or high risk to recidivate.

(b) The program provides job readiness training, transitional employment, job coaching and placement, and postplacement retention services. As part of the transitional employment program phase, the nonprofit program shall provide low-skill, crew-based services to other state agencies.

(d) The program demonstrates an ability to serve multiple jurisdictions across the state of Michigan.

Sec. 1203. (1) From the one-time funds appropriated in part 1a for Michigan enhancement grants, $240,000.00 shall be allocated to a township with a population between 90,000 and 95,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for the construction of, or incurred costs for the construction of, a culvert to allow pedestrian access to a township park.

(2) From the funds appropriated in part 1a for Michigan enhancement grants, $50,000.00 shall be allocated to a city with a population between 2,760 and 2,770 in a county with a population between 1,200,000 and 1,300,000 according to the most recent federal decennial census for water safety improvements.