Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMichiganTo Governor
HB 5482: State agencies (existing): generally; plans to correct audit recommendations; require notification to the legislature if the executive branch fails to prepare. Amends secs. 462 & 487 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1462 & 18.1487).
Luke Meerman
HB 5482 status: To Governor — presented to the Governor 09/14/2026 01:18 PM (updated Sep 15, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
80OUT OF 100
Score:80/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
Requires state agencies in the executive branch to formally notify the State Legislature if they fail to produce a corrective action plan following an audit.
Who is affected
State executive agencies and the Michigan State Legislature.
Requirements and enforcement
Agencies must prepare audit correction plans and provide notification to the legislature if such plans are not completed as required.
Costs and funding
Not stated; likely minimal administrative cost to generate notifications.
When it takes effect
Presented to the Governor as of September 2026; effective date follows executive action.
Potential benefits
Improves administrative transparency and ensures the legislature is aware of agency non-compliance with audit recommendations.
Risks and tradeoffs
The bill does not define penalties or enforcement actions if an agency fails to provide the required notification.
What is still unknown
The extent to which audit correction plans are currently ignored and whether this requirement will meaningfully accelerate compliance.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Increases executive branch accountability for audit findings
- Improves legislative oversight of state agency performance
- Establishes a formal notification pathway for non-compliance
Risks
- Potential for increased administrative burden on executive staff
- Relies on self-reporting by agencies that may be non-compliant
- Risk of procedural notification instead of substantive remediation
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
No enforcement mechanism specified for failure to notify the legislature.
Analysis scope
Analysis based on bill summary; full legal text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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