2026 House Bill 5482

State agencies (existing): generally; plans to correct audit recommendations; require notification to the legislature if the executive branch fails to prepare.

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 242 (MCL 18.1242), as amended by 2012 PA 430.

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House Bill No. 5482 amends Michigan’s Management and Budget Act to strengthen audit and incident response procedures for state agencies by imposing stricter deadlines, expanding oversight notifications, and enhancing accountability without introducing new funding provisions.

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-89) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Jason Woolford (R-50), Doug Wozniak (R-59) and Steve Frisbie (R-44)

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

July 2, 2026

Discharged from committee

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Luke Meerman (R-89)

The substitute passed by voice vote

July 3, 2026

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

July 29, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations