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MI HB4064
MI HB4064Public 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
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 6c.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing ethics legislation to prohibit state senators and representatives from receiving additional compensation for directly communicating with officials in the executive or legislative branches (at both state and other government levels) for the purpose of influencing legislative or administrative actions. Essentially, this means that Michigan state legislators cannot be paid by outside entities to lobby other government officials beyond their standard legislative salary. The bill establishes this prohibition as a new legal requirement, with violations classified as a misdemeanor that could result in up to 90 days of imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, giving lawmakers and stakeholders time to prepare for and understand the new restrictions. The goal appears to be preventing potential conflicts of interest and maintaining the integrity of legislative communication by ensuring that state representatives are not financially incentivized to influence government actions through external compensation.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (25)
Jerry Neyer (R)*,
Greg Alexander (R),
Joey Andrews (D),
Joe Aragona (R),
Brian BeGole (R),
Timmy Beson (R),
Ken Borton (R),
Jaime Greene (R),
Mike Harris (R),
Gina Johnsen (R),
Tom Kuhn (R),
Tom Kunse (R),
Matt Maddock (R),
Greg Markkanen (R),
David Martin (R),
Luke Meerman (R),
Pat Outman (R),
David Prestin (R),
Carrie Rheingans (D),
Angela Rigas (R),
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)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4064 |
| 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-4064.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-4064.htm |
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