Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed eight bipartisan bills to invest in Michigan universities and balance the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget without raising taxes for Michiganders. These bills support capital outlay project authorizations across the state, helping to modernize university and college classrooms, labs, and campus facilities.
“I’m proud to have delivered eight balanced, bipartisan budgets that invest in our schools, grow our economy, create good-paying jobs, and lower costs across the state,” said Governor Whitmer. “These bills will build on our work to improve higher education and balance our state budget. I’m proud of our strong fiscal record. Let’s keep working together to maintain that record and set every Michigander up for a bright future.”
Senate Bill 729, sponsored by state Senator McCann, provides exceptions to the limit of outstanding obligations the State Building Authority can have, allowing for additional capital outlay. This bill will provide more opportunities to invest in upgrades to Michigan universities and community colleges, building on the administration’s work to improve higher education across the state.
House Bill 5482, sponsored by state Representative Meerman, allows the legislature to appropriate State Building Authority rental payments for new capital outlay project constructions in alignment with the completion of projects and State Building Authority long-term financing.
The balanced, bipartisan fiscal year 2027 budget, signed into law this summer by Governor Gretchen Whitmer, includes $1.3 billion in total capital outlay project authorizations for 27 of the state’s higher education institutions, with a state cost of $524.4 million.
Planning Authorizations
Central Michigan University – Brooks Hall
Ferris State University – Allied Health Sciences Building
Lake Superior State University – Center for Applied Science and Engineering Technology
Michigan Technological University – Center for Convergence and Innovation
University of Michigan–Dearborn – Computer and Information Science Building
Western Michigan University – Knauss Hall
Delta College – Student Resource Center/Library
Jackson College – James McDivitt Hall
Kellogg Community College – Roll Health Administration Building
Lansing Community College – Energy and Utility Training Center
Montcalm Community College – Student Success Center
North Central Michigan College – Skilled Trades Education Pathways Center
Oakland Community College – Skilled Trades and Industrial Technology Building
Washtenaw Community College – Center for Success and Innovation
West Shore Community College – Administration and Conference Center
Construction Authorizations
Eastern Michigan University – Engineering and Technology Complex – Roosevelt Hall
Grand Valley State University – Blue Dot Lab
Michigan State University – Engineering and Digital Innovation Building
Northern Michigan University – Northern Enterprise Center
Oakland University – Science Complex Renovation – Dodge Hall
University of Michigan – Flint – Innovation and Technology Complex
Wayne State University – Law Classroom Building
Bay de Noc Community College – Manufacturing Innovation and Training Center
Kalamazoo Valley Community College – Automotive Technology/Advanced Manufacturing Wing
Macomb Community College – Mobility and Sustainability Education Center
Monroe County Community College – Welch Health Education Building
Wayne County Community College – Center for Virtual Learning and Digital Careers
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