MI HB4173

Creates the Michigan Sentencing Commission within the legislative council with a governor-appointed chairperson (nonvoting) and 14 voting members representing legislatures, judges, law enforcement, prosecutors, defense attorneys, victims' services, formerly incarcerated individuals, and mental health professionals.

Establishes appointment procedures with legislative leaders and relevant organizations submitting candidate lists, with initial appointments required by January 1, 2024, and the chairperson serving a 4-year term requiring senate confirmation.

Sets staggered term lengths: legislative members serve 2 years, judges/law enforcement/prosecutors serve 4 years, defense/victims/mental health members serve 3 years, attorney general and corrections director serve 2 years.

Requires the commission to conduct business at public meetings under the open meetings act, maintain quorum of majority members, and make all official documents available under the freedom of information act.

Takes effect only if House Bill 4384 of the 102nd Legislature is enacted into law, with effective date of April 2, 2025.