April 18th, 2024

On April 18, 2024, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson appeared before Michigan lawmakers to testify in favor of the B.R.I.T.E. (Building Responsibility, Integrity, Transparency, and Ethics) Act. She testified a second time on September 25, 2024, to further emphasize the critical importance of this legislation. The B.R.I.T.E. Act is a sweeping ethics reform package designed to strengthen government accountability by enhancing financial disclosure requirements, reinforcing conflict-of-interest policies, and increasing transparency across all branches of state government.

Secretary Benson’s testimony highlighted the need to ensure that elected officials are held to the highest ethical standards. She argued that public officials should disclose their financial interests to prevent corruption and undue influence and to ensure that voters have access to information that fosters trust in government operations.

Her advocacy for the B.R.I.T.E. Act builds on the successful implementation of Proposal 1 of 2022, which introduced Michigan’s first personal financial disclosure requirements for elected officials. Secretary Benson’s leadership in pushing for comprehensive ethics reforms reflects her dedication to creating a more transparent and accountable government, further empowering Michigan voters.

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