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SB 814

Public employees and officers: other; due date for public officer financial disclosure report; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 2023 PA 281 (MCL 15.705).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeremy Moss and 1 co-sponsor

SB 814 modifies Michigan's public officer financial disclosure report deadline, changing when state officials must file annual ethics documents.

received on 03/18/2026
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Bill Summary · SB 814

Legislative bill overview

SB 814 modifies the deadline for public officers in Michigan to file their annual financial disclosure reports by amending the 2023 Public Employees Financial Disclosure Act. The bill adjusts when these reports must be submitted to state authorities. This change affects how and when Michigan's public officials document their financial interests.

Why is this important

Financial disclosure requirements are a cornerstone of government transparency and ethics enforcement, allowing the public and oversight bodies to identify potential conflicts of interest. Changing filing deadlines impacts the timeliness of public access to this information and the administrative burden on public employees. The outcome of this specific deadline modification determines whether disclosures become available to the public sooner or later in the calendar year.

Potential points of contention

  • Deadline direction unclear: The bill text does not specify whether the new deadline is earlier or later than the current requirement, making it impossible to assess whether this increases or decreases transparency without viewing the amended statute
  • Public access timing: If the deadline is extended, the public may have delayed access to disclosure information; if moved earlier, officials may face compressed timeframes for compliance
  • Implementation burden: Changes to filing deadlines may require updates to administrative systems and create transition challenges for compliance offices tracking thousands of public employees statewide

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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