HB5524 Bill Summary

• Appropriates $184,600,000 in federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to Michigan state departments for fiscal year ending September 30, 2022.

• Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity receives $61,500,000 for convention and visitors bureau relief ($30,000,000), Michigan stages survival grants ($6,500,000), and community development financial institution grants ($25,000,000).

• Department of Treasury receives $123,100,000 for health and fitness business relief ($53,000,000), movie theater survival grants ($18,000,000), various occupational and professional license fee offsets ($36,200,000), and server training reimbursement program ($10,000,000).

• Requires monthly reporting to appropriations committees and fiscal agencies on fund status and grant distributions; all appropriations must comply with federal ARP rules and guidelines.

• Establishes grant programs with specific eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and use restrictions focused on COVID-19 pandemic relief for affected businesses and industries.