Budget & Taxes (Government Spending)

HB 4943 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from using public funds for legal actions that violate Section 12 of the state constitution (which protects equal protection and due process). It directly affects state agencies, cities, counties, and other local entities that manage public funds. The bill's key provision requires all government officials to ensure no state or local money is spent on lawsuits or proceedings conflicting with constitutional rights. This creates a clear legal barrier against government spending on cases deemed unconstitutional under Michigan's foundational law.

HB 4942 prohibits Michigan state and local governments from using public funds to support legal actions that would violate Michigan’s constitution if the federal government suspends habeas corpus (a legal challenge to unlawful detention). It specifically blocks state/local spending on lawsuits or proceedings that conflict with Article I, Section 12 of Michigan’s 1963 Constitution, which protects individual liberty. The bill applies directly to state agencies, local governments, and officials who manage public funds. It takes effect immediately upon federal suspension of habeas corpus rights, creating a clear financial restriction for government entities.