The bill amends the existing law regarding the commissioning of sergeants at arms and assistant sergeants at arms in the Michigan legislature, granting them police powers to enforce legislative rules and state laws. It specifies that each house of the legislature can commission these officers to operate in designated areas, including the capitol building, legislative offices, and during sessions or meetings. The bill also outlines the conditions under which these officers can provide security and investigate threats against legislative members, requiring approval from the senate majority leader or the speaker of the house for such actions.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the office of sergeant at arms is recognized as a law enforcement agency and mandates that commissioned officers comply with training and licensure requirements set by the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards. It also includes provisions for delegating commissioning authority and responsibilities to specific legislative leaders and requires regular reporting on the activities of the sergeants at arms to relevant committees in both houses.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-2): 4.382
Substitute (S-1): 4.382
House Introduced Bill: 4.382
As Passed by the House: 4.382
As Passed by the Senate: 4.382
House Concurred Bill: 4.382
Public Act: 4.382