Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 2 — Civil rights: public records; applicability of the freedom of information act to the legislature and governor's office; provide for. Amends secs. 6, 10 & 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.236 et seq.) & adds sec. 14a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0001'25

Last action — referred to Committee on Government Operations

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

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Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Civil rights: public records; applicability of the freedom of information act to the legislature and governor's office; provide for. Amends secs. 6, 10 & 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.236 et seq.) & adds sec. 14a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0001'25

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill SB 2 has made some significant changes by adding new lines and removing older ones. Specifically, the new text focuses on updated provisions that clarify the bill's intent and implementation strategies. These changes matter because they are intended to make the legislation more effective and easier to understand, ensuring that it better addresses the needs it was designed to meet.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-2, As Passed Senate, January 29, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 (a) A public body that is a city, village, township, county, or state department, or under the control of a city, village, township, county, or state department, shall designate an individual as the public body's FOIA coordinator.
CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 (a) A public body that is a city, village, township, county, or state department, or under the control of a city, village, township, county, or state department, shall designate an individual as the public body's FOIA coordinator.
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(d) Under unusual circumstances, issue a notice extending for CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 not more than 10 business days the period during which the head of the public body shall respond to the written appeal.
(d) Under unusual circumstances, issue a notice extending for CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 not more than 10 business days the period during which the head of the public body shall respond to the written appeal.
(5) An action commenced under this section and an appeal from an action commenced under this section shall must be assigned for hearing and trial or for argument at the earliest practicable date CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 and expedited in every way.
(5) An action commenced under this section and an appeal from an action commenced under this section shall must be assigned for hearing and trial or for argument at the earliest practicable date CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 and expedited in every way.
(b) Investigating records compiled for law enforcement CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 purposes, but only to the extent that disclosure as a public record would do any of the following:
(b) Investigating records compiled for law enforcement CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 purposes, but only to the extent that disclosure as a public record would do any of the following:
(c) A public record that if disclosed would prejudice a public body's ability to maintain the physical security of custodial or penal institutions occupied by persons arrested or convicted of a crime or admitted because of a mental disability, unless the public interest in disclosure under this act outweighs the public interest CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 in nondisclosure.
(c) A public record that if disclosed would prejudice a public body's ability to maintain the physical security of custodial or penal institutions occupied by persons arrested or convicted of a crime or admitted because of a mental disability, unless the public interest in disclosure under this act outweighs the public interest CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 in nondisclosure.
(h) Information or records subject to the physician-patient privilege, the psychologist-patient privilege, the minister, CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 priest, or Christian Science practitioner privilege, or other privilege recognized by statute or court rule.
(h) Information or records subject to the physician-patient privilege, the psychologist-patient privilege, the minister, CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 priest, or Christian Science practitioner privilege, or other privilege recognized by statute or court rule.
This exemption does not constitute CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 an exemption under state law for purposes of section 8(h) 8(1)(h) of the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.268.
This exemption does not constitute CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 an exemption under state law for purposes of section 8(h) 8(1)(h) of the open meetings act, 1976 PA 267, MCL 15.268.
CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 (r) Records of a campaign committee including a committee that receives money from a state campaign fund.
CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 (r) Records of a campaign committee including a committee that receives money from a state campaign fund.
CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 (t) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, records and information pertaining to an investigation or a compliance conference conducted by the department under article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838, before a complaint is issued.
CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 (t) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, records and information pertaining to an investigation or a compliance conference conducted by the department under article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838, before a complaint is issued.
However, after 1 CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 or more individuals have been identified as finalists for a position described in this subdivision, this subdivision does not apply to a public record described in this subdivision, except a letter of recommendation or reference, to the extent that the public record relates to an individual identified as a finalist for the position.
However, after 1 CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 or more individuals have been identified as finalists for a position described in this subdivision, this subdivision does not apply to a public record described in this subdivision, except a letter of recommendation or reference, to the extent that the public record relates to an individual identified as a finalist for the position.
(aa) Research data on road and attendant infrastructure CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 collected, measured, recorded, processed, or disseminated by a public agency or private entity, or information about software or hardware created or used by the private entity for such purposes.
(aa) Research data on road and attendant infrastructure CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 collected, measured, recorded, processed, or disseminated by a public agency or private entity, or information about software or hardware created or used by the private entity for such purposes.
(a) Records or information in the possession of the executive CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 office of the governor or lieutenant governor or of an employee of either of those offices that relates to any of the following:
(a) Records or information in the possession of the executive CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 office of the governor or lieutenant governor or of an employee of either of those offices that relates to any of the following:
(v) A reduction in expenditures pursuant to section 20 of CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 article V of the state constitution of 1963.
(v) A reduction in expenditures pursuant to section 20 of CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 article V of the state constitution of 1963.
(g) Records or information pertaining to an internal CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 investigation.
(g) Records or information pertaining to an internal CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 investigation.
CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 (iii) An individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (i) or (ii) if it can be reasonably inferred that the individual intended that the communication be with the legislator elected to represent the district where the individual is registered to vote or, if not registered to vote, resides.
CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 (iii) An individual other than an individual described in subparagraph (i) or (ii) if it can be reasonably inferred that the individual intended that the communication be with the legislator elected to represent the district where the individual is registered to vote or, if not registered to vote, resides.
(i) The personal telephone numbers of any legislator or CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 employee of the state legislative public body.
(i) The personal telephone numbers of any legislator or CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 employee of the state legislative public body.
Before disclosing the CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f 1 directory information, a public body that is a local or intermediate school district or a public school academy may require the requestor to execute an affidavit stating that directory information provided under this subsection will not be used, rented, or sold for the purpose of surveys, marketing, or solicitation.
Before disclosing the CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 1 directory information, a public body that is a local or intermediate school district or a public school academy may require the requestor to execute an affidavit stating that directory information provided under this subsection will not be used, rented, or sold for the purpose of surveys, marketing, or solicitation.
This amendatory act does not take effect CRM S00805'25_SB0002_INTR_1 nj469f unless Senate Bill No.
This amendatory act does not take effect CRM S00805'25_SB2_APS_1 ts6d41 unless Senate Bill No.
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Action History

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 33 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 13202
Democrat 19000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 33202
% of votes cast 89%5%0%5%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Not Voting
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Not Voting
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 2 YEAS 33 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 33 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 14202
Democrat 19000
Total 33202
% of votes cast 89%5%0%5%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Not Voting
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Not Voting
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2 do?
Civil rights: public records; applicability of the freedom of information act to the legislature and governor's office; provide for. Amends secs. 6, 10 & 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.236 et seq.) & adds sec. 14a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0001'25
Who sponsors SB 2?
SB 2 is sponsored by Edward McBroom (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced January 29, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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