Michigan § 21.237 - Joint rules; establishment; purpose; review of records; requesting audit.
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§ 21.237. Joint rules; establishment; purpose; review of records; requesting audit.
The legislature shall establish joint rules to provide for a method of identifying whether or not legislation proposes a state requirement as described in this act.
The legislature shall establish joint rules to provide for a method of estimating the amount of a necessary cost required to provide disbursements to a local unit of government for legislation identified to propose a state requirement as described in this act.
The estimate required by this section shall include the total amount estimated to make disbursements to all local units of government for the necessary costs required to administer or implement a state requirement during the first 3 fiscal years of the legislation's operation.
The legislature may review any records pertaining to a claim or request an audit to be performed by the auditor general to verify the actual amount of the necessary cost of a state requirement.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 21.237
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 21.237 cover?
Section 21.237 ("Joint rules; establishment; purpose; review of records; requesting audit.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Michigan § 21.237?
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