Bill > SB0734

This bill establishes a new bipartisan, bicameral joint oversight committee to review state departmental and agency audits, consisting of 8 total members (2 from each legislative chamber, appointed by the respective majority and minority leaders) with strict guidelines to ensure balanced political representation. The committee members will serve for the remainder of the legislative session, can be removed for cause, and will meet at least quarterly to review post-audits and reports from the auditor general. The committee will have the power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and examine books and records, but members will not receive compensation for their service. At their first meeting, they will elect co-chairpersons who will alternate leadership every three months, with decisions requiring a majority vote. The committee can make recommendations to legislative leadership based on their audit reviews, and may hire staff to assist their work, with administrative functions managed by the legislative council administrator. Importantly, this bill is contingent on a related constitutional amendment (Senate Joint Resolution G) being approved, which means it will only take effect if that resolution becomes part of the state constitution.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0734