This resolution, introduced by Representatives DeBoyer and Bollin, seeks to hold Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Department of State in civil contempt of the Michigan House of Representatives. The resolution outlines the legislative authority of the House, including its power to issue subpoenas for oversight purposes. It details the timeline of events leading to this resolution, including the issuance of subpoenas by the House Oversight Committee on April 15, 2025, and the subsequent objections raised by the Department of State regarding compliance with these subpoenas.

Despite attempts to resolve the matter, including a meeting request and a compliance deadline set for May 22, 2025, Secretary Benson and her department failed to fully comply with the subpoenas. As a result, the resolution declares them in violation of the House's subpoenas and holds them in civil contempt. It directs the House Office of Legal Counsel to take necessary legal actions to ensure compliance and mandates that copies of the resolution be sent to the Secretary of State.