Michigan House Bill HB6035

Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Caption

House Bill 6035 of 2026

Summary

House Bill 6035 is a fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations bill that provides $10 million in state general fund/general purpose funding to the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential. The entire appropriation is designated as one-time funding for the MI Tri-Share Child Care Program, with $2.5 million for employer incentives and outreach and $7.5 million for program delivery and expansion. The bill directs the department to use the employer-incentive funds for one-time sign-up incentives and marketing strategies intended to increase employer participation in Tri-Share. The larger share of funding must be used to expand the child care assistance program so employers can better recruit and retain workers by helping families afford child care. The department may also use some of the funds for administrative costs tied to the optional MI Care-Share add-on, but the bill expressly prohibits using these funds to provide a state subsidy for child care expenses under MI Care-Share.

Impact

HB6035 would amend state spending for fiscal year 2025-2026 by adding a $10 million general fund appropriation and setting specific conditions on how the money may be spent. It affects the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential and the statutory budget framework governing appropriations, but it does not create a new permanent program or change substantive eligibility law. Its practical effect is to expand and promote the MI Tri-Share Child Care Program and related administrative functions.

Sentiment

The available record shows no committee transcript or vote history, so there is no documented floor or committee debate to gauge support or opposition. Based on the bill’s structure, the measure appears to be a targeted workforce and child care investment, suggesting a generally supportive policy posture toward employer-assisted child care expansion. Because no recorded votes or discussion are provided, no formal sentiment can be inferred beyond the bill’s apparent promotional and program-expansion purpose.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. The only notable policy constraint is the bill’s limitation that funds may not be used to provide a state subsidy for child care expenses under the MI Care-Share add-on, which could matter to stakeholders seeking broader subsidy support. Otherwise, the bill’s focus on employer incentives, outreach, and program expansion suggests the main policy question is how broadly the Tri-Share model should be scaled and whether administrative or add-on costs should be supported with state funds.