2026 House Bill 5712

Public employees and officers: state; legal authority of an attorney general opinion; clarify.

A bill to amend 1846 RS 12, entitled “Of certain state officers,” by amending section 32 (MCL 14.32).

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Clarifies that the Michigan Attorney General's legal opinions are advisory only and reinforces the duty to notify county treasurers of prosecutorial reporting failures, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in state government operations.

Introduced in the House

March 12, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Kuhn (R-57) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Mark Tisdel (R-55) and Matt Maddock (R-51)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

June 16, 2026

Discharged from committee

June 17, 2026

Passed in the House 58 to 49 (details)

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

The motion prevailed by voice vote