The bill amends section 32 of the 1846 RS 12, which pertains to the duties of the attorney general in Michigan. It specifies that the attorney general is required to provide opinions on legal questions submitted by the legislature, the governor, the auditor general, the treasurer, or any other state officer. Additionally, it clarifies that any opinion provided by the attorney general is advisory and does not carry legal authority.
Furthermore, the bill modifies the attorney general's responsibility to notify the county treasurer regarding any neglect or refusal by a prosecuting attorney to submit the required annual report. The language has been updated to reflect these changes, including the removal of certain phrases and the addition of new provisions to enhance clarity and specificity in the attorney general's duties.
Statutes affected: House Introduced Bill: 14.32