Idaho and Michigan Legislatures Conclude 2026 Sessions with Budget Actions

In April 2026, the Idaho Legislature adjourned for the year after both the Senate and House finished their work on a Friday night. During the session, the Legislature and Gov. Brad Little enacted 4% budget cuts across several state agencies and departments. Separately, in August 2026, the Michigan Legislature completed work on its FY 2027 state budget during an overnight session that concluded early Friday morning, following weeks of closed-door negotiations between the two chambers. Following Idaho's adjournment, Gov. Little vetoed five bills, a timing that ensured legislators had no opportunity to override the vetoes since they were no longer in session. Two of the vetoed measures were described as late-session budget bills, including one related to the cap on the state's Budget Stabilization Fund, commonly referred to as Idaho's rainy day fund. Details of the Michigan budget's specific provisions, dollar figures, or vote counts were not included in the available reporting. The current status of Idaho's vetoed bills is final, as no override was possible given the legislative session had ended. It remains unresolved what specific provisions were contained in the other three vetoed Idaho bills, and the full content and fiscal specifics of Michigan's completed FY 2027 budget were not detailed in the available sources. No further legislative action or reconvening was mentioned for either state in connection with these events.