Michigan HB6257: State management: other; independent verification and validation services; require for certain information technology projects. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 261g.

What the bill says

To amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 261g.

From the introduced text, August 26, 2026:

A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 261g. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 261g. The department shall work with a state agency to contract for independent verification and validation services for each information technology project for which the contract value is greater than $10,000,000.00. The department shall make every effort to ensure the independent verification and validation services do not exceed 5% of the cost of the contract and shall require the independent vendor to submit a report at least on a quarterly basis, and preferably a monthly basis, regarding the verification and validation of the information technology project to the department, applicable state agency, appropriations committees, fiscal agencies, appropriations subcommittees on general government, house and senate policy offices, state budget office, and each technology vendor on the project.

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Sponsors

• Kunse, Tom (R, 100) · primary sponsor
• Kelly, Tim (R, 93)
• Steele, Donni (R, 54)

Latest actions

1. September 22, 2026: referred to second reading
2. September 22, 2026: reported with recommendation without amendment
3. August 26, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 08/26/2026
4. August 26, 2026: referred to Committee on Communications and Technology
5. August 26, 2026: read a first time
6. August 26, 2026: introduced by Representative Rep. Tom Kunse

Common questions

What is HB6257?

HB6257 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): State management: other; independent verification and validation services; require for certain information technology projects. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 261g.

What does HB6257 do?

In its own words: To amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 261g.

What is the status of HB6257?

In committee as of September 22, 2026. Latest action: referred to second reading (September 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HB6257?

Kunse, Tom (R, 100), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB6257?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-6257