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MI HR0117
Resolution
Status
5/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jay DeBoyer
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AI Summary
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Declares Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Department of State in civil contempt of the Michigan House of Representatives for failing to comply with subpoenas issued by the House Oversight Committee
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Subpoenas were issued on April 22, 2025, with a document production deadline of May 13, 2025, following months of resistance from the Secretary of State's office regarding election-related materials
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The Department of State, through the Attorney General's office, formally objected to the subpoenas on May 7, 2025, and reiterated those objections on May 22, 2025
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An extended compliance deadline of May 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. was offered following a meet-and-confer request, but full compliance was not achieved
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Directs the House Office of Legal Counsel to pursue all necessary steps to enforce compliance, including initiating legal action against the Secretary of State
Legislative Description
A resolution to hold Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Department of State in civil contempt of the Michigan House of Representatives.
Last Action
Roll Call Roll Call #128 Yeas 58 Nays 47 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
5/22/2025