Bill > HB4270

This bill amends the Michigan Campaign Finance Act to add new definitions and clarify existing terms related to political organizations and elections. The bill introduces definitions for 501(c)(4) and 527 organizations, which are tax-exempt nonprofit groups that have connections to political candidates, elected officials, or their family members. These definitions include specific criteria about who can be employed by, serve on the board of, or control such organizations, such as candidates for state office, current elected officials, and their employees or relatives. The bill also revises and renumbers existing definitions of terms like "artificial intelligence," "award," "ballot question," and "business," maintaining most of their original language. Additionally, the bill adds a new definition for "elected official" as an individual who holds a state elective office. The changes are designed to provide more transparency and specificity in campaign finance regulations, with the amendments set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and contingent upon the passage of a related legislative bill. The goal appears to be enhancing disclosure requirements and clarifying the legal framework surrounding political nonprofit organizations and campaign-related entities.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4270