The MAC Podcast's 83 team reported on a number of topics in their newest episode.
Samantha Gibson gave an update on Trial Court Funding, which saw recommendations presented to the legislature last week in a joint hearing in the Senate and House Judiciary Committee. "There's a long way to go before any of this is implemented. Bills have yet to be introduced, so plenty of negotiations to be had, and of course, that looming sunset for court authority to assess those costs is December of 2026."
Samantha also gave an update on House Bill 4749, sponsored by Rep. Roth, which would establish the 99th District Court in Antrim County. The bill was passed out of the House Judiciary Committee and now heads to the House floor for a vote.
Jimmy Johnson gave an update on SNAP Benefits, "As soon as the federal budget shutdown was ended, there was information sent over to MDHHS saying that full funding is going to be released through the Department of Agriculture."
Also discussed, the Road Funding Package and a key component being the marijuana excise tax, adding an additional 24%. There are concerns surrounding the tax, Samantha Gibson explained, "There's oral arguments in the Court of Claims on whether or not this excise tax is constitutional, is going to take place on November 25th, and of course, keep in mind that the tax will be implemented on January 1. We're coming up on the second quarter of fiscal year 26, where we're going to expect this tax to begin, and that's $420 million of road funding."
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