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MI HB6029
MI HB6029Legislature: legislative agencies; ombudsman for public employees; create. Creates new act.
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Introduced
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
In Committee
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Crossed Over
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 is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Council, and is responsible for investigating complaints from state employees regarding administrative acts, violations of law, public health and safety concerns, and mismanagement of public funds. The Ombudsman has the authority to access relevant information and records, hold hearings, and make recommendations to state departments and agencies. The bill also outlines confidentiality and reporting requirements, and prohibits retaliation against complainants or interference with the Ombudsman's duties.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (38)
Abraham Aiyash (D)*,
Sarah Anthony (D)*,
Felicia Brabec (D)*,
Kelly Breen (D)*,
Julie Brixie (D)*,
Darrin Camilleri (D)*,
Tyrone Carter (D)*,
Mary Cavanagh (D)*,
John Cherry (D)*,
Kevin Coleman (D)*,
Alex Garza (D)*,
Jim Haadsma (D)*,
Kevin Hertel (D)*,
Rachel Hood (D)*,
Kara Hope (D)*,
Cynthia Johnson (D)*,
Jewell Jones (D)*,
Matt Koleszar (D)*,
Padma Kuppa (D)*,
Donna Lasinski (D)*,
Mari Manoogian (D)*,
Christine Morse (D)*,
Cynthia Neeley (D)*,
Amos O'Neal (D)*,
Laurie Pohutsky (D)*,
Ranjeev Puri (D)*,
Yousef Rabhi (D)*,
Julie Rogers (D)*,
Terry Sabo (D)*,
Helena Scott (D)*,
Nate Shannon (D)*,
Samantha Steckloff (D)*,
Lori Stone (D)*,
Joseph Tate (D)*,
Shri Thanedar (D)*,
Regina Weiss (D)*,
Tenisha Yancey (D)*,
Stephanie Young (D)*,
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/14/2022 (on 04/26/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2022-HB-6029 | 04/15/2022 |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/House/htm/2022-HIB-6029.htm | 04/15/2022 |
| Bill | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2021-2022/billintroduced/House/pdf/2022-HIB-6029.pdf | 04/15/2022 |
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