A proposal laying out new rules for legislatively directed spending initiatives was adopted in the Michigan House of Representatives this week.
Key Points:
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- House Resolution 14 was introduced by Appropriations Chairwoman, Representative Ann Bollin (R-Brighton).
- Under the legislation, appropriations earmarks will be limited to public bodies and eligible non-profits only.
- Each funding request must include detailed information, including the sponsor and co-sponsors, the intended recipient’s name and location, the requested amount, the project’s purpose, an explanation of public benefit, the project timeline, and other key details.
- Organizations must be established in Michigan for at least 36 months and maintain a physical office in the state for at least 12 months.
- Sponsors must certify they have no conflict of interest with the recipient.
- Funding requests must be submitted to the House Business Office at least 14 days before consideration and made publicly available online by May 1 for 2025 and April 1 in future years.
- The resolution was adopted by a unanimous vote of 105-0.
