Michigan 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 154 — Civil rights: public records; definition of public record subject to the freedom of information act; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.232).

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 08, 2023. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    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).

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Summary

This bill proposes to change the definition of what qualifies as a public record under the Freedom of Information Act. It specifically amends section 2 of the existing law from 1976.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

  2. INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MICHAEL WEBBER

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 154 do?
This bill proposes to change the definition of what qualifies as a public record under the Freedom of Information Act. It specifically amends section 2 of the existing law from 1976.
Who sponsors SB 154?
SB 154 is sponsored by Michael Webber (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 154?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 08, 2023. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 154?
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