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MI HB4272

MI HB4272
Public 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
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd 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 lobbying law to prohibit state senators and representatives from receiving compensation, other than their official government salaries, for directly communicating with officials in the executive or legislative branches, at the state or federal level, for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative action. Violation of this provision would be a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a fine of up to $1,000. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/14/2023 (on 03/15/2023)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
  • ‐ Lobbying and Lobbyist Regulation
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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4272 03/14/2023
BillText http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/House/htm/2023-HIB-4272.htm 03/14/2023
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