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MI HB4064
MI HB4064Legislature: legislative agencies; ombudsman for public employees; create. Creates new act.
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Introduced
01/28/2021
01/28/2021
In Committee
05/06/2021
05/06/2021
Crossed Over
05/05/2021
05/05/2021
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
101st Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to create the office of the state employee ombudsman; to provide a process for investigating and evaluating reports of suspected violations of law, conduct or decisions that may endanger public health or safety, and gross mismanagement of public funds; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, the ombudsman, the legislative council, and certain other state agencies and officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Office of the State Employee Ombudsman within the Legislative Council. The Ombudsman can investigate administrative acts of state departments or agencies, including violations of law, conduct that endangers public health or safety, and gross mismanagement of public funds. The Ombudsman must maintain confidentiality and provide resolution reports to complainants and reports to the Legislative Council. The bill prohibits retaliation against complainants and requires state departments or agencies to cooperate with the Ombudsman. Violations of the act are punishable as a misdemeanor.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (37)
Sue Allor (R)*,
Joe Bellino (R)*,
Timmy Beson (R)*,
Ann Bollin (R)*,
Ken Borton (R)*,
Tommy Brann (R)*,
Sara Cambensy (D)*,
Tyrone Carter (D)*,
Kevin Coleman (D)*,
Graham Filler (R)*,
Andrew Fink (R)*,
Annette Glenn (R)*,
Beth Griffin (R)*,
Jim Haadsma (D)*,
Matt Hall (R)*,
Mark Huizenga (R)*,
Bronna Kahle (R)*,
Jim Lilly (R)*,
Matt Maddock (R)*,
David Martin (R)*,
Luke Meerman (R)*,
Amos O'Neal (D)*,
Pat Outman (R)*,
Brad Paquette (R)*,
Ronnie Peterson (D)*,
Bryan Posthumus (R)*,
Yousef Rabhi (D)*,
Julie Rogers (D)*,
J.R. Roth (R)*,
Brad Slagh (R)*,
Joseph Tate (D)*,
Mary Whiteford (R)*,
Karen Whitsett (D)*,
Doug Wozniak (R)*,
Tenisha Yancey (D)*,
Jeff Yaroch (R)*,
Stephanie Young (D)*,
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 05/06/2021)
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