2018 Senate Bill 822

Require governor approve agency agreements with feds

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 13, 2018

Introduced by Sen. Mike Shirkey (R-16)

To require that before a state agency enters a cross-border memorandum of understanding with another state or the federal government the item must be approved (signed) by the governor and filed with the Secretary of State, with notice also sent to legislative leaders. These agreements would then remain in effect only as long as that governor remains in office.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform

March 13, 2018

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 29, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

Nov. 29, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Oversight

Dec. 11, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the House 64 to 45 (details)

To require that before a state agency enters a cross-border memorandum of understanding with another state or the federal government the item must be approved (signed) by the governor and filed with the Secretary of State, with notice also sent to legislative leaders. These agreements would then remain in effect only as long as that governor remains in office.

Vetoed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018