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MI SB0101
MI SB0101Public employees and officers: ethics; definition of gift; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.413 & 4.414) & adds sec. 8a.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
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 sections 3 and 4 (MCL 4.413 and 4.414), section 4 as amended by 2008 PA 289, and by adding section 8a.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Michigan legislation regulating political activity and ethics by modifying definitions and establishing guidelines for determining the fair market value of gifts and services received by public officials. The bill expands the definition of "gift" to include items with a value exceeding $25, while adding several new exemptions such as tickets to charity events and admission to conferences directly related to an official's duties. It introduces a detailed methodology for calculating fair market value, requiring that values be determined based on primary market prices, secondary market prices, or comparable items if the exact item is unavailable. The bill places the burden of proving fair market value on lobbyists and requires them to provide supporting evidence within 9 days if requested by a public official or the secretary of state. Additionally, the bill clarifies terms like "expenditure" and "financial transaction" and makes technical language modifications, such as replacing "pursuant to" with "under" in certain sections. These changes aim to increase transparency and provide clearer guidelines for gifts and financial transactions involving public officials.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole (on 03/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0101 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0099-F.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0099-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0101.htm |
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