2020 House Concurrent Resolution 20

Create Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic

Offered in the House

April 24, 2020

Offered by Rep. Lee Chatfield (R-107)

To create a legislative oversight committee to "examine the status and efficacy of governmental actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan." The bipartisan panel would have the power to subpoena records from state departments.

Adopted in the House by voice vote

Received in the Senate

April 24, 2020

Amendment offered by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-18)

To place as many Democrats on the committee as Republicans, rather than having one more House and Senate Republican than Democrats.

The amendment failed 15 to 22 (details)

Amendment offered by Sen. Curtis Hertel (D-23)

To also require the committee to investigate the federal government's response to the epidemic.

The amendment failed 15 to 22 (details)

Adopted in the Senate 22 to 15 (details)

To create a legislative oversight committee to "examine the status and efficacy of governmental actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan." The bipartisan panel would have the power to subpoena records from state departments.