OFFICIAL RESIDENCE                                                                            S.B. 803 (S-1):

                                                                                     SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED

                                                                                                     FROM COMMITTEE

Senate Bill 803 (Substitute S-1 as reported by the Committee of the Whole)

Sponsor:  Senator Roger Kahn, M.D.

Committee:  Government Operations

CONTENT

The bill would enact the "Official Residence Act" to do the following:

-- Create the Official Residence Commission and require it to manage and operate the "official residence" (the Governor's residence and grounds in Lansing).

-- Provide that the Commission would consist of the Director of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget (DTMB), or his or her designee, and two individuals appointed by the Governor.

-- Require the Commission to make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature regarding funding for the official residence.

-- Create the "Official Residence Fund" and authorize the Commission to spend money in the Fund to carry out its responsibilities.

-- Limit the Fund balance to $200,000 and allocate any excess to the General Fund.

-- Require the DTMB to provide staff to the Commission.

                                                                              Legislative Analyst:  Suzanne Lowe

FISCAL IMPACT

In FY 2012-13, the Department of Technology, Management and Budget spent approximately $350,000 on maintenance and support for the Executive residence in Lansing.

Costs related to members of the proposed Official Residence Commission would be minimal. Members would serve without compensation, but could be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses. Amounts deposited in the proposed Official Residence Fund would depend on annual appropriations and funding generated through donations.

Date Completed:  5-14-14                                                  Fiscal Analyst:  Bill Bowerman

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.