A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by repealing section 206a (MCL 18.1206a), as added by 1995 PA 89.
HB 5892 would repeal Section 206a of the Management and Budget Act of 1984, contingent upon the enactment of SB 958 within the same legislative session.
SB 958 mandates that public bodies in Michigan adhere to specific criteria when collecting race and ethnicity data in certain written documents. The primary objective is to standardize the categories and subcategories used for such data collection, ensuring consistency and inclusivity. The bill defines various racial and ethnic groups, including American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Middle Eastern or North African, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and White, along with detailed subcategories for each group. Public bodies, which encompass a wide range of governmental entities and state public universities, are required to use a single combined race and ethnicity question in their data collection forms. These forms must include minimum categories and subcategories, with an option for individuals to write in additional subcategories if necessary. Instructions must be provided to guide individuals on how to report their race and ethnicity, with specific wording depending on whether a write-in option is available.
The legislation also stipulates that public bodies must create and post an action plan on their websites within 90 days of the act's effective date. This plan should outline the steps taken to comply with the new data collection requirements and identify potential risks associated with the collection of race and ethnicity data. Additionally, public bodies have a 90-day grace period from the effective date of the act to implement these categories in workforce and hiring data reports. The bill does not specify any funding allocations or financial figures related to its implementation.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
