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

Sponsor

Samantha SteckloffD

Committee

Energy And Environment

Introduced

February 25, 2025

Latest action

October 30, 2025

Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment

Cosponsors (14)

Jaime GreeneRKarl BohnakRJason WoolfordRDouglas WozniakRJoey AndrewsDBrian BeGoleRMike McFallDBill SchuetteRGregory AlexanderRJamie ThompsonRJoseph AragonaRGreg VanWoerkomRWilliam BruckRStephen WoodenD

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.

Votes

HouseOct 28, 2025PassedSee how each member voted →

House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #272

Yea 82 · 33 D · 49 R

Nay 22 · 14 D · 8 R

HouseMar 25, 2025PassedSee how each member voted →

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

Yea 15 · 5 D · 10 R

Nay 0

Note

Historical import. Session: 2025-2026

Official bill record ↗