State management: funds; work project appropriations; require legislative approval for, and prohibit the expenditure of the funds under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1451a).
Impact
This bill emphasizes the need for legislative oversight by requiring that projects must be approved by the appropriations committees before they can be initiated. Additionally, projects must meet specific criteria, including having a designated purpose, a detailed plan, an estimated cost, and an anticipated completion date. These stipulations ensure that funds are allocated judiciously and that projects are vetted thoroughly before receiving financial support, potentially leading to better management of taxpayer dollars.
Summary
House Bill 4800 seeks to amend the Management and Budget Act of 1984 by altering the provisions related to work project appropriations. The amendment proposes that the funds appropriated for work projects will continue to be available for 24 months beyond the last day of the fiscal year in which they were allocated or until the completion of the project, whichever comes first. This change is significant as it reduces the time frame from the previous 48-month duration, encouraging more timely completion of appropriated projects and aiming to enhance efficiency in state budgeting practices.
Conclusion
Overall, HB 4800 aims to streamline the management of state funds concerning work projects. While it focuses on enhanced legislative oversight and fiscal accountability, the reduction in available appropriation time and strict approval criteria may spark debate on balancing efficiency with the need for flexibility in project execution.
Contention
Points of contention surrounding HB 4800 likely center on the implications of tighter control over project funding. Proponents argue that reducing the time frame for work project appropriations will foster accountability and prevent unnecessary delays in project execution. Critics, however, might express concern that this change limits flexibility in funding and could hinder longer-term projects that may require more time to complete. The necessity for specific approvals may also lead to bureaucratic delays if the appropriations committees are not responsive.
State finance: budgets; procedures related to transfers of appropriations and work projects; modify. Amends secs. 393 & 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1393 & 18.1451a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5679'24, HB 5680'24
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
Environmental protection: funding; clean Michigan initiative reauthorization funds; provide for distribution and allocation. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 198.
Environmental protection: funding; clean Michigan 2 initiative funds; provide for distribution and allocation. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 198. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6070'24
State management: purchasing; award of state contracts to persons that do not possess fair paycheck workplace certificate; prohibit. Amends secs. 241 & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1241 & 18.1261).
State management: funds; accounting of expenditures in the disaster and emergency contingency fund; provide for. Amends title & secs. 18 & 19 of 1976 PA 390 (MCL 30.418 & 30.419) & adds sec. 18a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1047'24
State management: purchasing; awarding contracts to financial institutions that refuse to do business with certain persons; prohibit. Amends secs. 114 & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1114 & 18.1261) & adds sec. 261g.
Labor: hours and wages; prevailing wage; require on certain solar and wind energy projects, and require contractors to obtain a registration to perform work on certain projects. Amends secs. 1, 2, 8 & 22 of 2023 PA 10 (MCL 408.1101 et seq.) & adds secs. 2a & 25a.
State management: purchasing; awarding state contracts to persons that use hiring practices based on anything other than the merit of prospective employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 115, 241, 261, 305 & 404 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1115 et seq.).
State finance: budgets; procedures related to transfers of appropriations and work projects; modify. Amends secs. 393 & 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1393 & 18.1451a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5679'24, HB 5680'24