February 13, 2018, Introduced by Senator SHIRKEY and referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform.
A bill to clarify certain powers of the governor; and to
impose certain duties on certain state officials.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1. As used in this act:
(a) "Memorandum of understanding" means an informal agreement
between this state and another party that does not impose
contractual duties or obligations on this state.
(b) "Office of the great seal" means the office of the great
seal located within the executive office of the Michigan department
of state.
Sec. 2. Beginning 90 days after the effective date of this
act, before signing a memorandum of understanding, the governor
shall ensure that the memorandum of understanding contains a
provision that the memorandum of understanding is in effect only
for the time that the governor holds office as governor, unless
ratified by the successive governor.
Sec. 3. (1) A copy of a memorandum of understanding signed by
the governor under this act shall be filed in the office of the
great seal and made available to the public. Copies of each
memorandum of understanding under this act shall also be posted on
the department of state internet website.
(2) The department of state shall file a copy of each
memorandum of understanding under this act with each house of the
legislature and the senate majority leader, the senate minority
leader, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the
minority leader of the house of representatives.