HOUSE BILL NO. 4828
June 15, 2023, Introduced by Reps. Tisdel, DeBoer, Carra, Borton, Mueller, Aragona, Kunse,
Beeler, Outman, Thompson, Slagh and Johnsen and referred to the Committee on Ethics and
Oversight.
A bill to clarify certain powers of the governor relating to
memoranda of understanding; and to impose certain duties on certain
state officials relating to memoranda of understanding.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
1 Sec. 1. As used in this act:
2 (a) "Memorandum of understanding" means an informal agreement
3 between this state and another party that does not impose
4 contractual duties or obligations on this state.
5 (b) "Office of the great seal" means the office of the great
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1 seal located within the executive office of the Michigan department
2 of state.
3 Sec. 2. (1) A copy of a memorandum of understanding signed by
4 the governor under this act must be filed in the office of the
5 great seal and made available to the public. Copies of each
6 memorandum of understanding under this act must also be posted on
7 the department of state internet website.
8 (2) The department of state shall file a copy of each
9 memorandum of understanding under this act with each house of the
10 legislature and the senate majority leader, the senate minority
11 leader, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the
12 minority leader of the house of representatives.
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