2017 House Bill 4679 / 2018 Public Act 340

Require “fiscal notes” for legislation

Introduced in the House

May 30, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-89)

To require the legislative fiscal agencies to prepare “fiscal notes” for each bill voted on by a committee, describing how it would affect costs and revenues of the state or local governments.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Dec. 13, 2017

Reported without amendment

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

May 16, 2018

Substitute offered by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-89)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that streamlines the proposed requirements the fiscal agencies would have to meet.

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 17, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

To require the legislative fiscal agencies to prepare “fiscal notes” for each bill voted on by a committee, describing how it would affect costs and revenues of the state or local governments. If the note concludes that a bill would have an "indeterminate impact" it must include an explanation.

Received in the Senate

May 22, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Sept. 5, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To require the legislative fiscal agencies to prepare “fiscal notes” for each bill voted on by a committee, describing how it would affect costs and revenues of the state or local governments. If the note concludes that a bill would have an "indeterminate impact" it must include an explanation.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Sept. 12, 2018