Bill > HB4382

This bill prohibits certain utility company principals and related entities (defined as "covered persons") from making donations or contributions to specific types of political organizations and committees, including 501(c)(4) and 527 organizations controlled by or connected to state candidates, elected officials, party committees, and other political entities. The bill covers contributions to candidate committees, political party committees, political committees, independent committees, and separate segregated funds. A "covered person" includes principals of regulated utilities, their holding companies, and entities with significant ownership stakes in utilities. The bill imposes strict penalties, with violators subject to civil fines ranging from 5 to 10 times the amount of the unlawful contribution. The legislation also provides detailed definitions for terms like "affiliate," "family member," and "principal" to clearly delineate who is affected. The bill aims to prevent utility companies and their associates from potentially influencing political processes through financial contributions, specifically targeting organizations with close ties to state political figures and committees.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4382