A bill to establish rigorous accountability for abuses of public power; to create independent investigatory commissions with subpoena authority regarding COVID-era policies, election administration, and related official misconduct in Michigan; to authorize asset recovery and lifetime disqualifications upon conviction; to impose structural reforms limiting unaccountable bureaucracy; to strengthen whistleblower protections and transparency; to defend state sovereignty against unlawful federal overreach; and to restore constitutional governance and public trust.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Section 1. Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “Michigan Deep State Accountability and Constitutional Restoration Act.”
Section 2. Legislative Findings.
The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Unelected bureaucrats, certain public officials, and aligned private entities have, in the judgment of many citizens, abused authority, suppressed dissent, imposed destructive policies, and eroded public trust, particularly in connection with COVID-era mandates and election administration.
(b) Full, evidence-based investigation, prosecution of actual crimes under existing law, and permanent structural reforms are necessary so that similar abuses cannot recur with impunity.
(c) All investigations, prosecutions, and penalties under this act shall be conducted strictly according to the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Michigan, due process of law, the presumption of innocence, and the requirement of proof beyond a reasonable doubt for criminal convictions.
(d) This act creates no new capital offenses and authorizes no punishment outside the penalties already established by Michigan law for the underlying offenses. Capital punishment, where applicable under existing statutes, remains subject to all constitutional and statutory safeguards.
(e) State authority is limited to matters within Michigan’s jurisdiction. Federal officials and purely federal offenses remain subject to federal process; this act facilitates state-level investigation, referral, and protection of Michigan’s own institutions.
Section 3. Definitions.
As used in this act:
(a) “Covered misconduct” means fraud, official misconduct, willful violation of civil rights under color of law, misuse of public funds, election-law violations, or other offenses already defined in the Michigan Penal Code or election statutes, when committed by public officials or contractors in connection with COVID-era policies or election administration.
(b) “Commission” means either the COVID Accountability Commission or the Election Integrity Commission established by this act.
Section 4. COVID Accountability Commission.
(1) There is established an independent COVID Accountability Commission with subpoena power to examine, within Michigan’s jurisdiction:
(a) The factual basis and decision-making process for lockdowns, school closures, and related economic restrictions;
(b) Vaccine-mandate policies, data reporting, and any suppression of dissenting medical or scientific views by state actors;
(c) State contracts, procurement, and potential conflicts of interest involving pharmaceutical or public-health contractors; and
(d) Any evidence of fraud, false statements, or civil-rights violations under color of state law.
(2) The Commission shall refer credible evidence of criminal conduct to the Attorney General or appropriate county prosecutors. It shall publicly release non-privileged findings and underlying evidence to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Section 5. Election Integrity Commission.
(1) There is established an independent Election Integrity Commission with subpoena power to conduct a thorough examination of Michigan election administration in 2020 and subsequent cycles, focusing on compliance with state election law, chain-of-custody, ballot processing, voter eligibility verification, and any evidence of fraud or official misconduct.
(2) The Commission shall publicly release its findings and supporting evidence to the maximum extent allowed by law and shall refer any criminal violations to prosecutors for action under existing election and criminal statutes.
(3) Nothing in this section alters the finality of certified election results except through the ordinary judicial and statutory processes already provided by law.
Section 6. Broader Investigation of Abuses of Power.
The Attorney General, in coordination with the commissions, may examine the activities of state agencies, contractors, and public-private partnerships operating in Michigan for evidence of unlawful censorship, unconstitutional surveillance, lawfare, or other abuses of authority, and shall refer criminal matters for prosecution under existing law.
Section 7. Consequences Upon Conviction.
(1) Upon conviction of covered misconduct:
(a) Assets directly derived from the criminal conduct shall be subject to forfeiture and used for restitution to victims and recovery of taxpayer losses, consistent with existing forfeiture and restitution statutes;
(b) The convicted person shall be permanently disqualified from holding any state or local public office, receiving state contracts, or lobbying the State of Michigan; and
(c) Forfeiture of state pension benefits may be pursued to the extent authorized by existing law and constitutional protections.
(2) Statutes of limitations for covered misconduct may be tolled or extended only to the extent already permitted by Michigan law when evidence was fraudulently concealed.
(3) No provision of this act creates a new capital offense or authorizes any form of punishment not already established by statute and subject to full due process and appellate review.
Section 8. Structural Reforms to Prevent Future Abuse.
(1) State agencies and major programs shall be subject to automatic sunset every six years unless affirmatively reauthorized by the Legislature.
(2) Whistleblowers who expose covered misconduct are granted enhanced anti-retaliation protections and may receive substantial rewards from recovered funds.
(3) Secret funding streams and unaccountable public-private partnerships that shield decision-making from oversight are prohibited. Relevant COVID-era and election-related state records shall be subject to maximum public disclosure consistent with existing exemptions for genuine privileges.
(4) High-level state bureaucratic positions shall be subject to term limits or renewable contracts. Revolving-door employment between regulated industries and the agencies that oversee them shall be restricted.
(5) Funding shall be withdrawn from any state office or program that a court or the commissions determine engaged in unlawful censorship, election interference, or systematic rights violations.
Section 9. State Sovereignty and Local Enforcement.
(1) Michigan officials shall interpose and refuse cooperation with federal directives that a court of competent jurisdiction has determined violate the Constitution.
(2) County sheriffs and prosecutors are authorized and encouraged to pursue state-law charges for election fraud and related official misconduct occurring within their jurisdictions, and shall receive appropriate investigative support.
Section 10. Public Reporting and Special Prosecutors.
(1) An annual “Accountability and Constitutional Restoration Report” shall detail investigations opened, referrals made, convictions obtained, funds recovered, and structural reforms implemented.
(2) The Attorney General may appoint special prosecutors of demonstrated independence and vigor to handle cases arising under this act.
Section 11. Severability.
If any provision of this act or its application is held invalid, the remainder shall remain in force. No provision shall be construed to authorize punishment without due process, to create an ex post facto crime, or to impair vested constitutional rights.
Section 12. Effective Date.
This act takes effect 90 days after enactment. The commissions shall be constituted and begin work within 120 days.
Enacting Section.
This act is ordered to take immediate effect.
Accountability under the Constitution.
Evidence. Due Process. Structural Reform.
Michigan First. Justice First.