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Michigan Senate moves to boost budget earmark transparency, requiring public disclosure and hearings.
Michigan Senate bills to increase transparency in budget earmarks have advanced from the Appropriations Committee and are headed to the full Senate.
The legislation requires lawmakers to publicly disclose special spending requests and hold hearings before voting, aiming to boost accountability and public trust.
Initially excluding for-profit companies, the focus on nonprofits is seen as a strategic first step due to their existing transparency.
Some lawmakers questioned the exclusion, while others raised concerns about potential constitutional issues, distractions from broader reforms, and the risk of last-minute budget amendments.
A scheduled floor vote did not occur.
El Senado de Michigan se mueve para aumentar la transparencia del presupuesto, requiriendo divulgación pública y audiencias.