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MI HB4689
MI HB4689Public employees and officers: ethics; state senators and representatives; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6c.
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Introduced
04/21/2021
04/21/2021
In Committee
06/10/2021
06/10/2021
Crossed Over
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
101st Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6c.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Lobbyists, Lobbying Activities, and Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1978 by adding a new section 6c. The key provisions of this bill are:
1) It prohibits members of the Michigan Senate or House of Representatives from receiving any compensation, other than their official legislative salary, for directly communicating with officials in the executive or legislative branch of the Michigan government or the government of any other jurisdiction, for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action.
2) Individuals who violate this prohibition are guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
3) The bill takes effect on January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 06/10/2021)
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