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MI HR0234

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Winnie Brinks

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Grants subpoena power to the House Oversight and Ethics Committee and House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to investigate quality of care and staffing at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.

  • Authorizes both committees to administer oaths, take sworn testimony, and examine books, files, and records of persons, partnerships, corporations, state departments, boards, institutions, or agencies related to the investigation.

  • Bases authority on MCL 4.101, MCL 4.541, and Rule 37 of the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives, requiring a record roll call vote with majority approval.

  • Prompted by a February 2016 Auditor General performance audit report that identified multiple issues with care and staffing at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.

Legislative Description

A resolution to extend subpoena power to the House Oversight and Ethics Committee and the House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee for the purpose of investigating the quality of care and staffing at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.

subpoena power

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

3/3/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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