State management: funds; expenditure of public funds for certain unconstitutional purposes; prohibit. Creates new act.
HB 4943 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from using public funds for legal actions that violate Section 12 of the state constitution (which protects equal protection and due process). It directly affects state agencies, cities, counties, and other local entities that manage public funds. The bill's key provision requires all government officials to ensure no state or local money is spent on lawsuits or proceedings conflicting with constitutional rights. This creates a clear legal barrier against government spending on cases deemed unconstitutional under Michigan's foundational law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 11, 2025
Last action Sep 16, 2025
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
1
Sep 11, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Sep 11, 2025
Introduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Kelly Breen
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kelly Breen
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Glanville
DDemocratic
Co
Carrie Rheingans
DDemocratic
Co
Donavan McKinney
DDemocratic
Co
Dylan Wegela
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Hoskins
DDemocratic
Co
Jason Morgan
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer Conlin
DDemocratic
Co
Jimmie Wilson
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Longjohn
DDemocratic
Co
Natalie Price
DDemocratic
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