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MI HB5863
Bill
Status
6/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Beau LaFave
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AI Summary
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Requires the governor to disclose public records and information under the Freedom of Information Act (1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 to 15.246) during a declared state of disaster or emergency, regardless of any executive orders, proclamations, or directives issued.
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Mandates the governor respond to public records requests within 5 days of receipt during a state of disaster or emergency declaration.
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Maintains the 28-day limit for disaster and emergency declarations, requiring legislative approval by resolution of both houses for extensions beyond 28 days.
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Preserves the governor's authority to issue executive orders, proclamations, and directives during disasters and emergencies, subject to the new transparency requirements.
Legislative Description
State financing and management: other; freedom of information requests; require the governor to be subject to under the emergency management act. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 390 (MCL 30.403).
Civil rights: public records
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/17/2020
6/18/2020