November 19, 2023

A judge has ruled that Michigan lawmakers violated the state’s open meetings laws during public hearings on gun control legislation.

A ruling on Thursday said the House of Representatives violated the Open Meetings Act by limiting testimony during committee hearings on the bills this past spring.

Committees in both the House and Senate heard mostly from the legislation’s supporters during hearings

Speakers from Great Lakes Gun Rights and Michigan Open Carry were allowed to submit cards in opposition but were not allowed to speak during the hearings.

Lawmakers said they were under a time constraint.