Civil rights: public records; applicability of the freedom of information act to the legislature and governor’s office; provide for. Amends secs. 6, 10 & 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.236 et seq.) & adds sec. 14a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6299’26
Key claim: This House bill would make the Michigan Legislature and the Governor’s office subject to the Freedom of Information Act so the public could request their records like other state agencies.
Abstract
(HB6300 · 103rd Legislature) Civil rights: public records; applicability of the freedom of information act to the legislature and governor’s office; provide for. Amends secs. 6, 10 & 13 of 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.236 et seq.) & adds sec. 14a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6299’26 Sponsor: Rep. Erin Byrnes (D) + 22 co-sponsors In committee: H Government Operations Latest action (2026-09-01): Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/27/2026
Why this matters
This House bill would make the Michigan Legislature and the Governor’s office subject to the Freedom of Information Act so the public could request their records like other state agencies.