State agencies (existing): generally; certain writings requesting racial or ethnic identification; require collection and reporting of certain data. Amends secs. 206a & 299 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1206a & 18.1299). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5448'24
Impact
The proposed amendments will have significant implications for state policies and reporting requirements. By incorporating these new classifications, state agencies will need to adjust their data collection methods, which may affect how demographic data is reported to the federal government and utilized for various administrative purposes. This enhancement in data collection practices seeks to improve the inclusivity of state statistics, which may impact funding, resource allocation, and policy decisions across multiple sectors, including education and healthcare.
Summary
House Bill 5447 aims to amend the management and budget act of 1984 (PA 431) by updating the methods through which state agencies collect and report racial and ethnic classifications. The bill mandates that state agencies include the classification 'multiracial' in their data collection practices while simultaneously removing the term 'other'. Furthermore, it requires the inclusion of 'Middle Eastern or North African' as an ethnicity category when collecting demographic data. These changes reflect a growing recognition of the diverse identities within Michigan's population, aiming to provide a more accurate representation in state records.
Contention
While the bill's intent is to increase inclusivity, it may also encounter challenges related to the implementation of these new classifications. Some critics may argue that the proposed changes could complicate the data collection process and lead to inconsistencies in reporting. Furthermore, there may be debates about whether the new classifications can adequately capture the diversity of the population or if they might lead to confusion among respondents. Stakeholders may have differing opinions on how these changes will affect the overall effectiveness of racial and ethnic data in policymaking.
Same As
Higher education: generally; public university writings requesting racial or ethnic identification; require to include "Middle Eastern or North African" category. Amends sec. 402a of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2402a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5447'24
Civil rights: public records; certain writings requesting racial or ethnic identification; modify. Amends secs. 202a & 402a of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2202a & 37.2402a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0958'24
Civil rights: public records; certain writings requesting racial or ethnic identification; modify. Amends secs. 202a & 402a of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2202a & 37.2402a).
Higher education: generally; public university writings requesting racial or ethnic identification; require to include "Middle Eastern or North African" category. Amends sec. 402a of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2402a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5447'24
State agencies (existing): generally; classifications used in state agency writings requesting racial or ethnic identification; modify. Repeals sec. 206a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1206a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0958'24
State agencies (existing): generally; classifications used in state agency writings requesting racial or ethnic identification; modify. Repeals sec. 206a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1206a).
Occupations: pawnbrokers; certain writings requesting racial identification; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1917 PA 273 (MCL 446.205). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0958'24
State management: purchasing; definitional provisions in management and budget act; modify. Amends secs. 115, 241, 305 & 404 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1115 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0317'23
State management: purchasing; state procurement of solar panels made with forced labor or oppressive child labor; prohibit. Amends secs. 114, 115, 241c, 261, 305 & 404 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1114 et seq.) & adds sec. 261g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5325'23
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.