SB0002

Civil rights: public records; applicability of the freedom of information act to the legislature and governor's office; provide for. Amends secs. 6, 10 & 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.236 et seq.) & adds sec. 14a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0001'25

Chamber Passed·1/29/25

Michigan SB0002 amends the Freedom of Information Act to clarify exemptions and procedures for public records requests.

Michigan SB0002 amends the Freedom of Information Act to specify exemptions for certain public records, including those that would reveal personal information, compromise security, or pertain to ongoing investigations. It also outlines procedures for appealing denials of public records requests and designates officials responsible for handling such requests. The bill emphasizes that exemptions do not authorize withholding information required by law and mandates that public bodies comply with federal privacy laws.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–2 · Jan 29, 2025
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 2

33 Yea

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2 Nay

RR

2 Absent

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History

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Substitute (s-1) Defeated

Jan 29, 2025

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 2 Yeas 33 Nays 2 Excused 2 Not Voting 0

Jan 29, 2025

House

Received On 01/29/2025