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Podcast 83 Legislative Update December 23 2025
Host: Stephan Currie
Guests: Deena Bosworth, Jimmy Johnson and Samantha Gibson of MAC
Topics: In its final episode of 2025, the Podcast 83 team discussed the flurry of legislative activity that struck Lansing around Dec. 18.
“It's the holiday season, and we finished up the year. Before we get into specific bills … I think they passed something like 25 bills last week. Which was more, I think, than the rest of the year, is that correct?” host Stephan Currie asked.
“That might be. It's a very low number (for the year),” replied Samantha Gibson.
“And definitely the most in one day (in 2025),” added Jimmy Johnson.
“So, they had a record-setting day on Thursday, and then, yeah, so it was an uneventful year, eventful day. Let's talk a little bit about some of the things they did do that affect us,” Currie said.
Among issues discussed were:
•Senate passage of House Bill 4726, which extends the “Maintenance of Effort” funding framework for county-owned Medical Care Facilities for five years. “Good work on that, Jimmy. It took an unbelievable amount of tender, loving care to get that done on such a simple bill, but hey, that's the world we live in right now,” said Currie.
•Growing concerns about the huge road funding package passed this fall, which relies on a new marijuana wholesale tax. “So, the latest information that we have is that the Department of Treasury is likely not going to start collecting on the taxes that go into effect on Jan. 1 until December of 2026, which means they wouldn't be distributed until January 2027,” Gibson reported.
•The state budget cycle for fiscal year 2027, which is expected to be chaotic, as a $400 million reduction in General Fund resources looms and distrust between the Republican-led House and Democratic Senate lingers.
•The potential for major property tax changes in calendar 2026, a goal identified by House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo).
Also in this final episode of 2025, the MAC team gives an extensive critique of ― and interesting theory about ― the officiating and results from the Detroit Lions game with Pittsburgh on Dec. 21.
See video versions of all Podcast 83 episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@michiganassociationofcount2606
Visit the Podcast 83 page at www.micounties.org
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By DerekHost: Stephan Currie
Guests: Deena Bosworth, Jimmy Johnson and Samantha Gibson of MAC
Topics: In its final episode of 2025, the Podcast 83 team discussed the flurry of legislative activity that struck Lansing around Dec. 18.
“It's the holiday season, and we finished up the year. Before we get into specific bills … I think they passed something like 25 bills last week. Which was more, I think, than the rest of the year, is that correct?” host Stephan Currie asked.
“That might be. It's a very low number (for the year),” replied Samantha Gibson.
“And definitely the most in one day (in 2025),” added Jimmy Johnson.
“So, they had a record-setting day on Thursday, and then, yeah, so it was an uneventful year, eventful day. Let's talk a little bit about some of the things they did do that affect us,” Currie said.
Among issues discussed were:
•Senate passage of House Bill 4726, which extends the “Maintenance of Effort” funding framework for county-owned Medical Care Facilities for five years. “Good work on that, Jimmy. It took an unbelievable amount of tender, loving care to get that done on such a simple bill, but hey, that's the world we live in right now,” said Currie.
•Growing concerns about the huge road funding package passed this fall, which relies on a new marijuana wholesale tax. “So, the latest information that we have is that the Department of Treasury is likely not going to start collecting on the taxes that go into effect on Jan. 1 until December of 2026, which means they wouldn't be distributed until January 2027,” Gibson reported.
•The state budget cycle for fiscal year 2027, which is expected to be chaotic, as a $400 million reduction in General Fund resources looms and distrust between the Republican-led House and Democratic Senate lingers.
•The potential for major property tax changes in calendar 2026, a goal identified by House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Kalamazoo).
Also in this final episode of 2025, the MAC team gives an extensive critique of ― and interesting theory about ― the officiating and results from the Detroit Lions game with Pittsburgh on Dec. 21.
See video versions of all Podcast 83 episodes on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@michiganassociationofcount2606
Visit the Podcast 83 page at www.micounties.org