HB 5860 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

State management: funds; use of state funds for implementation of federal treaties not ratified; prohibit. Creates new act.

This Michigan bill prohibits state agencies and officials from using public money, staff, or facilities to carry out the terms of international treaties that have not been officially ratified by the U.S. Senate and President. It defines an unratified treaty as any international agreement lacking the required two-thirds Senate approval and presidential ratification. The law allows individuals or groups to sue in state court if they believe state resources are being used for such treaties, seeking court orders to stop the action, monetary damages of up to $10,000 per violation, and legal fees. Additionally, any state department or local government that issues rules requiring compliance with an unratified treaty must prove that those rules were created independently of the treaty's influence.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 26, 2024 Last action Jun 26, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Jun 26, 2024
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introduced by Representative Brad Paquette
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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