Bill
Bill > HB4062
MI HB4062
MI HB4062Public employees and officers: ethics; former members of the legislature; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities for a period of time. Amends sec. 6a of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.416a).
summary
Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd 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 6a (MCL 4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Michigan law to place restrictions on former state legislators' lobbying activities. For legislators who resign before January 1, 2025, the bill prohibits them from making lobbying expenditures or receiving compensation for lobbying for the remainder of their original term of office. For legislators whose term begins on or after January 1, 2025, the bill establishes a two-year cooling-off period after leaving office during which they cannot make lobbying expenditures or receive compensation that meets or exceeds the threshold requiring lobbyist agent registration. The bill maintains penalties for violations, which include potential imprisonment for up to 90 days, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. These provisions aim to prevent potential conflicts of interest by creating a waiting period between serving in the legislature and engaging in lobbying activities, thereby reducing the risk of legislators leveraging their official connections for personal financial gain immediately after leaving office.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (19)
Mark Tisdel (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Karl Bohnak (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Jim DeSana (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Matt Maddock (R),
David Martin (R),
David Prestin (R),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
J.R. Roth (R),
Kathy Schmaltz (R),
Alicia St. Germaine (R),
Dylan Wegela (D),
Jennifer Wortz (R),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Oversight (on 02/25/2025)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4062 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Revised Summary as Passed by the House | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4062-VY58LFQ1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Passed by the House | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4062-RQGDSTZ5.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billengrossed/House/htm/2025-HEBH-4062.htm |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Reported from Committee | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4062-4KVS2RTH.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Summary as Introduced | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-4062-0M8CKJH3.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2025-HIB-4062.htm |
Loading...