Bill > HR0014

This resolution establishes a comprehensive procedure for disclosing legislatively directed spending items (also known as enhancement grants) in the Michigan House of Representatives. The resolution requires that for each spending item, detailed information must be made publicly available online by April 1st (or May 1st for 2025) at least 14 days before a bill's passage, including the sponsoring legislator's name, the recipient's name and location, the purpose of the spending, the requested funding amount, and previous funding sources. For non-profit recipients, additional verification is required, such as proof of 36-month operation in the state, a physical office, and a board of directors. Legislators must provide a written statement with these details to the Appropriations Committee, House Fiscal Agency, and House Business Office, and co-sponsorship is allowed with specific permission and documentation. The House must create a public webpage displaying these completed statements within three business days, and for-profit businesses are explicitly ineligible to receive such spending items. The resolution also defines key terms like "immediate family," "legislatively directed spending item," "staff," and "legislator" to provide clarity and precision in its implementation.

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HR-0014