Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB5663

Introduced
3/3/26  
Refer
3/3/26  

Caption

State management: purchasing; information technology projects; establish maximum time period and cost limit for. Amends secs. 261e & 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1261e & 18.1451a).

Impact

If passed, HB 5663 would enforce stricter controls over information technology project financing, ensuring that projects are completed within a defined timeframe not exceeding 36 months and a budget cap of $10 million. Moreover, each state agency will be required to maintain transparency regarding both their funding and expenditures related to such projects. This initiative could lead to improved financial accountability and a reduction in project failure rates, ultimately ensuring better services through more efficient state management.

Summary

House Bill 5663 aims to amend the Management and Budget Act of 1984 by refining the processes related to information technology projects. It sets forth new requirements for any information technology project that exceeds $250,000, mandating the establishment of a comprehensive accountability framework. This includes documenting costs, tracking project budgets, and monitoring for any potential cost overruns. The intent is to align state practices with industry best standards to enhance project oversight and management.

Contention

The bill might encounter opposition concerning the set budgetary limits and time constraints, which could be viewed as overly restrictive by some stakeholders. Critics may argue that different projects may require tailored timelines and funding depending on their complexity, and the imposition of uniform limits could hinder innovative solutions. Thus, while the intent is to promote better oversight, there may be concerns that it restricts the flexibility needed for effective project management.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HB4236

State management: purchasing; procedures to limit foreign influence in state contracting; establish. Amends secs. 113, 114, 241, 241c & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1113 et seq.) & adds sec. 272.

MI HB4800

State management: funds; work project appropriations; require legislative approval for, and prohibit the expenditure of the funds under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1451a).

MI HB4490

State management: purchasing; awarding state contracts to persons that use hiring practices based on anything other than the merit of prospective employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 115, 241, 261, 305 & 404 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1115 et seq.).

MI HB5390

State finance: budgets; certain work project appropriations; modify legislative disapproval process of. Amends sec. 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1451a).

MI HB5389

State finance: budgets; certain work project appropriations; modify legislative disapproval process of. Amends sec. 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1451a).

MI HB5277

State management: purchasing; competitive solicitation for state purchases; modify exemptions for. Amends sec. 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1261).

MI HB4294

State management: purchasing; award of state contracts to persons that do not possess fair paycheck workplace certificate; prohibit. Amends secs. 241 & 261 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1241 & 18.1261). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4295'25

MI HB5460

State management: purchasing; state procurement of electric motor vehicles made with forced labor; prohibit. Amends secs. 213 & 215 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1213 & 18.1215).

MI HB4820

State management: purchasing; sale of certain motor vehicles of state agencies; require to offer to foster youth first. Amends secs. 213 & 267 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1213 & 18.1267).

MI SB0576

State management: funds; energy efficiency revolving fund; establish. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 475.

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