Civil rights: open meetings; certain art institute service providers and zoological institutions; subject to the open meetings act. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.262).
Impact
If enacted, SB 0787 would fundamentally alter the landscape of public meetings in Michigan by ensuring that nonprofit entities that play a role in public service are subject to the same standards of openness as governmental bodies. This shift would likely lead to increased public scrutiny and community engagement regarding the operations of such institutions, fostering a culture of openness. Additionally, this change could empower citizens to hold these organizations accountable for their decisions and operations.
Summary
Senate Bill 0787 seeks to amend the Open Meetings Act of 1976 in Michigan. The primary goal of this bill is to expand the definition of 'public body' to include not only state and local legislative bodies but also specific nonprofit organizations, such as art institutes and accredited zoological institutions that receive tax proceeds under applicable state laws. This amendment aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding how these organizations govern and conduct their meetings.
Contention
The bill may face opposition from those who believe that applying the Open Meetings Act to nonprofit organizations could impose undue administrative burdens. Critics might argue that the requirements for transparency could hinder the operational flexibility of these organizations. Proponents, however, contend that greater transparency is essential for the public's trust and engagement, positing that these service providers, funded by public money, should adhere to similar transparency standards as governmental bodies.
Civil rights: public records; certain art institute service providers and zoological institutions; subject to the freedom of information act. Amends sec. 2 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.232).
Civil rights: open meetings; catastrophic claims association; make subject to open meetings act. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.262 & 15.263). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0793'24
Civil rights: open meetings; provisions of open meetings act relating to virtual attendance and participation of members of public bodies at public meetings; revise. Amends secs. 3 & 7 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263 & 15.267); adds sec. 3b & repeals sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
Civil rights: open meetings; provisions of open meetings act relating to virtual attendance and participation of members of public bodies at public meetings; revise. Amends secs. 3 & 7 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263 & 15.267); adds sec. 3b & repeals sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
Civil rights: open meetings; municipal public employee retirement boards; allow meetings subject to open meetings act to be conducted remotely. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
Civil rights: open meetings; electronic hearings of the tax tribunal; permit under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4098'25
Civil rights: open meetings; open meetings act; amend to permit some members of community college boards to attend meetings remotely in any circumstances. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
Civil rights: open meetings; the children trust Michigan state board; allow to meet remotely under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
Relating to accountability of institutions of higher education, including educator preparation programs, and online institution resumes for public institutions of higher education.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.
Revises calculation of student financial need and provides circumstances for reduction of financial aid at institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions.