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MI HB5478
Bill
Status
3/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Moss
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AI Summary
HB5478 Summary
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Renames the Freedom of Information Act to the "Freedom of Information and Legislative Open Records Act" and designates existing sections 1-16 as Part 1.
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Clarifies that incarcerated persons are excluded from the public policy entitlement to government information under the act.
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Expands the definition of "public body" to include the governor's office and lieutenant governor's office, removing previous exemptions that excluded these executive offices from FOIA requirements.
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Removes the legislative branch from the definition of "public body," while keeping the judiciary and county clerk functions in judicial capacity exempt from FOIA obligations.
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Takes effect January 1, 2017, contingent upon enactment of Senate Bill or House Bill 5469.
Legislative Description
Civil rights; other; governor's office; subject to freedom of information act and designate separate part of act. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 & 15.232) & designates secs, 1 - 16 as pt. 1. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5469'16
Legislature: other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
10/18/2016