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MI HB5356
Occupations: lobbyists; citations to the motor vehicle sales finance act in 1978 PA 472; revise. Amends sec. 4 of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.414). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5354'23
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Introduced
11/14/2023
11/14/2023
In Committee
05/23/2024
05/23/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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,"by amending section 4 (MCL 4.414), as amended by 2008 PA 289.
AI Summary
This bill amends the 1978 PA 472, which regulates political activity, lobbyists, and lobbying activities in Michigan. The key provisions of this bill include:
1. Revising the definition of "gift" to clarify that consideration of equal or greater value must be received for a payment, advance, forbearance, or rendering or deposit of money, services, or anything of value to be excluded from the definition of "gift."
2. Updating the references to the sections of the banking code and the motor vehicle sales finance act to reflect the current statutory citations.
3. Clarifying that the immediate family members from whom a gift can be received include a spouse's relatives within the seventh degree of consanguinity.
4. Providing that a contribution to a legal defense fund registered with the Secretary of State under the Legal Defense Fund Act is not considered a "gift" if the purpose is to defend an elected official against any criminal, civil, or administrative action arising directly from the conduct of the official's governmental duties.
5. The bill also includes an enacting section that specifies this amendatory act will only take effect if Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 5354 is also enacted into law.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed On Third Reading (on 12/13/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-HB-5356 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-5354-19673AFB.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billanalysis/House/pdf/2023-HLA-5354-C5F0835A.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/billintroduced/House/htm/2023-HIB-5356.htm |
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