Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 427: Civil rights: open meetings; remedies for violations of the open meetings act; revise. Amends sec. 11 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.271).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 427 is a bill introduced in the Michigan Senate on June 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil rights: open meetings; remedies for violations of the open meetings act; revise. Amends sec. 11 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.271). Primary sponsor: Dan Lauwers (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 17, 2025): REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Lauwers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Jeff Irwin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Ruth Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Ed McBroom | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Jim Runestad | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
- INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DAN LAUWERS