The bill amends the existing law regarding the management and budget of state departments and agencies in Michigan by introducing new regulations for legislatively directed spending items. It establishes that state departments or agencies cannot expend funds appropriated as legislatively directed spending items without following specific procedures. Legislators must submit requests for these spending items using a designated form, and such requests for the first fiscal year of a two-year legislative session will automatically apply to both years. Additionally, only legislators representing the district where the intended recipient is located can request these items, and for-profit entities are excluded from receiving them. Nonprofit corporations can qualify if they meet certain operational criteria.

Furthermore, the bill mandates the establishment of public-facing websites by both the Senate and House of Representatives to provide transparency regarding legislatively directed spending items. These sites must include detailed information about each spending item, including the requesting legislator, recipient, purpose, and status. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the administering department or agency, including ensuring compliance with spending agreements and maintaining updated records. The new regulations will take effect on January 1, 2026, contingent upon the enactment of House Bill No. 4420.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 18.1101, 18.1594
Substitute (S-2): 18.1101, 18.1594
Senate Introduced Bill: 18.1101, 18.1594
As Passed by the Senate: 18.1101, 18.1594
As Passed by the House: 18.1101, 18.1594
Senate Concurred Bill: 18.1101, 18.1594
House Concurred Bill: 18.1101, 18.1594
Public Act: 18.1101, 18.1594