MI SB0840

Establishes the Black Leadership Advisory Council as a statutory body consisting of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity director (or designee) and 15 governor-appointed members representing Black leadership in economics, law, education, health, environment, technology, agriculture, community safety, arts, culture, and media.

Requires at least one council member to be an immigrant or have immigration policy expertise and at least one member to be between 18 and 35 years old; members serve 3-year terms and can be removed by the governor for incompetence, dereliction of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, nonfeasance, or other good cause.

Empowers the council to develop and recommend policies to eradicate discrimination and racial inequity in healthcare, housing, education, employment, economic opportunity, public accommodations, and procurement; identify gaps in state law perpetuating inequities; and collaborate on legislation and regulations ensuring equitable treatment.

Authorizes the council to establish advisory workgroups, conduct investigations and hearings, consult outside experts, enter into contracts, and hire consultants; requires submission of annual reports to the governor.

Provides that the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity supplies staff support while the council operates independently except for budget, procurement, and management functions overseen by the department director; members receive no compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary expenses.