2018 House Bill 6397 / Public Act 571

Expand Legislative Corrections Ombudsman powers and duties

Introduced in the House

Sept. 26, 2018

Introduced by Rep. John Bizon (R-62)

To clarify and expand the ability of a Legislative Corrections Ombudsman to initiate investigations, interview individuals and access certain portions of a prison during an emergency, such as a riot. The bill would also exempt from disclosure under the state open records law a record of the Ombudsman, its report or recommendations, and information it obtains.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

Nov. 27, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 29, 2018

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 4, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 12, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 20, 2018

Amendment offered

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To clarify and expand the ability of a Legislative Corrections Ombudsman to initiate investigations, interview individuals and access certain portions of a prison during an emergency, such as a riot. The bill would also exempt from disclosure under the state open records law a record of the Ombudsman, its report or recommendations, and information it obtains.

Received in the House

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018