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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to create a permanent, bipartisan, and bicameral joint oversight committee in the Michigan legislature. The resolution modifies the role of the auditor general and establishes a new eight-member committee composed equally of representatives from both the state House and Senate, with members appointed by the respective majority and minority leaders. The committee will have the power to receive and request audits from the auditor general, executive branch, and other sources, and can investigate the finances and performance of state and local government entities. The auditor general, who must be a certified public accountant, will now report annually to this new joint oversight committee in addition to the governor. The proposed amendment ensures political balance by stipulating that no more than four committee members can be from the same political party, and it provides for filling vacancies through the same appointment process as the original selection. The amendment would be submitted to Michigan voters for approval at the next general election, and the legislature is tasked with developing specific implementation procedures through future legislation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SJR-G