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MoreAccountabilityforStateGovernment

Signed into law

The 2026-27 budget restored the Legislature's power to investigate departments, moved Secretary of State IT decisions to DTMB, and required voter-roll maintenance.

Key facts

  • The Legislature's authority to investigate and enter departments restored
  • Major Secretary of State IT decisions shifted to DTMB
  • Voter-roll maintenance: removing deceased and moved voters
  • Legislative approval required before the Attorney General can sue oil and gas companies
  • Permit-fee refunds when government delays projects
  • Independent review of the mental-health system

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HEAT: Ending Secret Pork Spending

The HEAT plan makes every spending-item request public 45 days before a vote, with a stated purpose and the names of the lawmaker and the recipient.

Signed into lawMost House Dems voted against
Signed Nov 18, 2025

Banning Politicians from Becoming Lobbyists

Part of the HEAT plan: legislators can't become lobbyists right after leaving office, and can't be paid to lobby anywhere while they serve.

Signed into lawMost House Dems voted against
Signed Jul 21, 2026

Michigan's SAVE America Act

Requires voter ID to cast a ballot and proof of citizenship to register to vote. It passed the House with zero Democrat votes. Senate Democrats haven't voted on it.

Passed the HouseMost House Dems voted against
Passed the House Apr 14, 2026