CLOSED MEETINGS NOT ALLOWED FOR  

DISCUSSIONS OF "ANTICIPATED" LITIGATION

House Bill 5193

Sponsor:  Rep. Tom McMillin

Committee:  Oversight

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A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5193 AS INTRODUCED 12-11-13

Currently under Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.268), the officials of a public body may meet in a closed session "to consult with their attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, but only if an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the public body." 

House Bill 5193 would retain this provision; however, the bill specifies that "this subdivision does not authorize a closed meeting in connection with anticipated litigation."

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no direct fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   J. Hunault

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Marilyn Peterson

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.