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

SB 288 — Civil rights: open meetings; grounds for going into closed session when a public body consults with its attorney; modify. Amends sec. 8 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.268).

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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 June 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

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  • 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 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Civil rights: open meetings; grounds for going into closed session when a public body consults with its attorney; modify. Amends sec. 8 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.268).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 288, several lines were added that clarify the provisions included, while some lines were removed to streamline the language. This means that the bill has been refined to be clearer and more focused. These changes are important as they help ensure that those affected by the legislation understand its purpose and requirements better. Overall, clearer legislation can lead to more effective implementation and compliance.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-288, As Passed Senate, June 25, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
(a) To consider the dismissal, suspension, or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, or to consider a periodic personnel evaluation of, a public officer, employee, staff CRM S02249'25_SB0288_INTR_1 4zofi7 1 member, or individual agent, if the named individual requests a closed hearing.
(a) To consider the dismissal, suspension, or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, or to consider a periodic personnel evaluation of, a public officer, employee, staff CRM S02249'25_SB288_APS_1 cpa0xm 1 member, or individual agent, if the named individual requests a closed hearing.
(f) To review and consider the contents of an application for CRM S02249'25_SB0288_INTR_1 4zofi7 1 employment or appointment to a public office if the candidate requests that the application remain confidential.
(f) To review and consider the contents of an application for CRM S02249'25_SB288_APS_1 cpa0xm 1 employment or appointment to a public office if the candidate requests that the application remain confidential.
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However, the search committee must not be constituted in CRM S02249'25_SB288_APS_1 cpa0xm 1 such a way that any 1 none of the groups described in this subparagraph constitutes may constitute a majority of the search committee.
(l) For a county veteran services committee to interview a veteran or a veteran's spouse or dependent regarding that individual's application for benefits or financial assistance and discuss that individual's application for benefits or financial CRM S02249'25_SB0288_INTR_1 4zofi7 1 assistance, if the applicant requests a closed hearing.
(l) For a county veteran services committee to interview a veteran or a veteran's spouse or dependent regarding that individual's application for benefits or financial assistance and discuss that individual's application for benefits or financial CRM S02249'25_SB288_APS_1 cpa0xm 1 assistance, if the applicant requests a closed hearing.
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Government Operations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 14 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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 22 Yea · 14 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 31400
Unaffiliated 0001
Total 221401
% of votes cast 59%38%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Not Voting
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 Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 171 YEAS 22 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 22 Yea · 14 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 31401
Total 221401
% of votes cast 59%38%0%3%
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 Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Not Voting
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 288 do?
Civil rights: open meetings; grounds for going into closed session when a public body consults with its attorney; modify. Amends sec. 8 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.268).
Who sponsors SB 288?
SB 288 is sponsored by Veronica Klinefelt (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 288?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 288?
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