H.R.0117

A resolution to hold Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Department of State in civil contempt of the Michigan House of Representatives.

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Michigan House Resolution 117 holds Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Department of State in civil contempt for failing to comply with.

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Department of State in civil contempt for not complying with subpoenas issued by the House Oversight Committee. The subpoenas, signed by Representative Jay DeBoyer, demanded documents by May 13, 2025. Despite objections from Heather Meingast, Division Chief of the Michigan Department of Attorney General Civil Rights and Elections Division, the Department of State did not fully comply by the deadline of May 22, 2025.

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Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading: Roll Call #128

58 Yea

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47 Nay

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History

May 22, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Jay Deboyer

May 22, 2025

House

Rule 71 Suspended

May 22, 2025

House

Adopted