Removing reporting requirements is never a way to make government more transparent, yet that’s exactly
what HB 5509 does. This budget removes disclosure requirements for when high-ranking employees receive
loaded severance packages and ditches interagency cooperation obligations. Michigan ranks near the bottom
in government transparency. This budget makes things worse. I fully endorse efforts to support our military
personnel and veterans and an investment in Selfridge Air Base.”
Rep. Aiyash moved that House Bill No. 5511 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5511, entitled
A bill to make appropriations for the department of agriculture and rural development for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2025; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays,
as follows: