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MI SB0966
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits public entities (state, local agencies, cities, villages, townships, counties) from using public funds to settle claims, actions, or pay court-ordered judgments arising from gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or criminal conduct by public officials.
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Requires public officials to reimburse their public entity within 30 days after a finding of gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or criminal conviction becomes final for any public funds spent defending them.
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Defines "public funds" as money drawn from the state treasury or funds collected by local units of government.
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Applies to individuals holding elective or appointive office in any public entity.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Public employees and officers; other; use of public funds to settle claims or actions, or pay judgments, involving the gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or criminal conduct of public officials; prohibit. Creates new act.
Local government: other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
6/11/2020