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MI HB4063
MI HB4063Public employees and officers: ethics; certain former officers of the executive branch of state government; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities for a period of time. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6b.
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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,"(MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a two-year post-office lobbying restriction for certain high-ranking executive branch officials in Michigan, specifically targeting former governors, lieutenant governors, and heads of principal state departments who take office on or after January 1, 2025. Under this legislation, these former officials are prohibited from engaging in lobbying activities that would require them to register as a lobbyist agent, which essentially means they cannot spend money on lobbying or receive compensation for lobbying-related expenses during the two years following their departure from office. The bill includes a penalty provision that makes violations a misdemeanor, with potential consequences of up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. This law aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and the improper use of insider knowledge or connections gained during public service by creating a "cooling off" period that limits former top-level executive branch officials' ability to immediately leverage their government experience for lobbying purposes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (18)
David Martin (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joe Aragona (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Cam Cavitt (R),
Jim DeSana (R),
Mike Hoadley (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Matt Maddock (R),
Jerry Neyer (R),
Pat Outman (R),
David Prestin (R),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
J.R. Roth (R),
Mark Tisdel (R),
Dylan Wegela (D),
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Oversight (on 02/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4063 |
| 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-4063.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-4063.htm |
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