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MI·Bill·2025-2026 Regular Session
HB 4126
Higher education: education programs; fund for nuclear and hydrogen education grant program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4127'25, HB 4129'25, HB 4125'25, HB 4128'25, HB 4124'25
Introduced 2025-02-25Last action 2025-10-30 — Referred To Committee On Energy And EnvironmentCommittee Energy And Environment
Sponsor
Samantha SteckloffD
Cosponsors
Jaime Greene(R)Karl Bohnak(R)Jason Woolford(R)Douglas Wozniak(R)Joey Andrews(D)Brian BeGole(R)Mike McFall(D)Bill Schuette(R)Gregory Alexander(R)Jamie Thompson(R)Joseph Aragona(R)Greg VanWoerkom(R)William Bruck(R)Stephen Wooden(D)
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Passed Chamber
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Summary
This bill creates a dedicated state fund to support nuclear and hydrogen energy education in Michigan by awarding grants to colleges and universities that establish or expand degree and credential programs related to these industries. The fund will be administered by the state, with money deposited from various sources and held in the state treasury rather than reverting to the general fund at year's end, allowing resources to accumulate for ongoing grant awards. The bill's primary purpose is to develop a skilled workforce in the nuclear and hydrogen sectors by incentivizing postsecondary schools to develop relevant educational programs. However, this bill will only take effect if four companion bills (HB 4124, 4125, 4127, and 4129) are also enacted into law.
Note
Historical import. Session: 2025-2026
Full Bill Text
https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/pdf/2025-HEBH-4126.pdf