SJRD

Higher education: governing boards; open meetings for university boards; require. Adds sec. 4 to art. VIII of the state constitution.

Introduced·6/26/25
Introduced Text

Requires open meetings for governing boards of Michigan's public universities.

Adds a provision to the Michigan state constitution requiring that meetings of the governing boards of public universities in Michigan be open to the public. This provision also mandates that the legislature receive an annual accounting of all income and expenditures by these institutions. The amendment will be presented to voters in the next general election.

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History

Jun 26, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Edward Mcbroom

Jun 26, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Government Operations