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HB 4310

Public employees and officers: other; legislative approval for governor to travel overseas; require. Amends 1846 RS 12 (MCL 10.2 - 15.39) by adding sec. 3.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Carra

HB 4310 requires concurrent resolutions from both Michigan houses, by a majority of those elected and serving with a roll-call, for any taxpayer-funded overseas governor travel.

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Bill Summary · HB 4310

Summary — HB 4310 (2025)

What the bill does (purpose)

HB 4310 requires the Michigan Legislature to approve any instance of overseas travel by the governor that is paid for with taxpayer funds. The governor may not undertake taxpayer‑funded overseas travel unless both houses of the Legislature adopt a concurrent resolution approving that specific trip.

Key provisions

  • Adds a new section to 1846 RS 12 (MCL 10.2–15.39).
  • Requires legislative approval by concurrent resolution for each instance of overseas travel by the governor when the travel is funded by taxpayers.
  • Approval standard: a majority of the members elected to and serving in each house of the Legislature, decided by a recorded roll‑call vote.
  • Each approving concurrent resolution must specify, at a minimum:
    • the dates of travel,
    • the location(s) to be visited,
    • the purpose of the travel.

Who is affected

  • Governor and the executive office: limits ability to undertake taxpayer‑funded overseas trips without prior legislative approval.
  • Michigan Legislature: required to consider and adopt concurrent resolutions for such trips, increasing legislative workload and oversight responsibilities.
  • State agencies responsible for planning/financing travel and for processing reimbursements.
  • Taxpayers: travel funded by public money will be subject to legislative review before occurring.

Implementation & timeline

  • Bill became law effective September 1, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: introduced March 11, 2025 (rep. Steve Carra), passed both chambers (House and Senate) in May 2025, sent to the Governor and filed without signature June 20, 2025 (resulting in enactment).
  • Codified by adding section 3 to the cited chapter (1846 RS 12).

Practical considerations / potential impacts (neutral)

  • Operationally, the governor would need to secure a concurrent resolution in advance for any taxpayer‑funded overseas trip; this could limit short‑notice travel for emergencies or diplomatic opportunities unless travel is privately funded or otherwise exempt (the bill does not specify exemptions).
  • Requiring a majority of members “elected to and serving” in each house means approval is based on full‑membership majorities (not just a majority of those present).
  • The recorded roll‑call requirement creates a public record of individual legislator votes.

Related legislation

  • Companion bill: SB 2113.

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

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