2023 House Bill 5322

State management: purchasing; funding for any project using forced labor; prohibit.

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 7c.

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Stipulates that the Michigan Strategic Fund cannot provide grants, loans, or other economic assistance to any entity unless it certifies that no forced labor will be used in the related project or endeavor.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 9, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Phil Green (R-67) and seven co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Joseph Aragona (R-60), Matt Bierlein (R-97), Gina Johnsen (R-78), Brian BeGole (R-71), Angela Rigas (R-79), Alicia St. Germaine (R-62) and Jaime Greene (R-65)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations