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House Bill 4722 as introduced

Sponsor:  Rep. Dan Scripps

Committee:  Government Operations

Complete to 4-1-09

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4722 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE

The bill would require the Department of Management and Budget to develop and operate a searchable website accessible at no cost to the public and to include:

o                   Fiscal year-to-date expenditures by department and category.

o                   The number of active employees by department and job classification.

o                   A listing of state contracts.

o                   The executive budget.

o                   The comprehensive annual financial report, the constitutional revenue limit report, the constitutional local spending requirements report, annual work projects report, detailed financial schedules, and monthly financial reports.

o                   The annual workforce report.

o                   Job specifications and wage rates,

            The bill does not require disclosure of confidential information under state or federal law.

            The bill amends the Management and Budget Act (MCL 18.1447)

FISCAL IMPACT:

House Bill 4722 would have no significant fiscal impact on the State of Michigan.  According to the Department of Management and Budget, the bill would require no increase in costs to the state because the required website could be operated and maintained within the existing budget and staffing.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Chris Couch

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Viola Bay Wild

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.