2026 House Bill 5505

Legislature: legislative agencies; office of digital oversight; establish.

A bill to create the digital oversight office; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, certain officials, and state agencies.

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House Bill No. 5505 creates a Digital Oversight Office in Michigan's legislature to investigate, collaborate on, and improve state agency IT projects and procurement, while promoting modern software practices and ensuring confidentiality and transparency.

Introduced in the House

Feb. 5, 2026

Introduced by Reps. Thomas Kuhn (R-57) and Steve Frisbie (R-44)

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

April 29, 2026

Reported without amendment

May 20, 2026

Substitute H-1 offered by Rep. Jaime Greene (R-65)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 57 to 46 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote