Bill > SB0634

This bill amends the existing lobbying regulation law by updating and clarifying definitions related to lobbying activities. The bill modifies and expands definitions for key terms such as "governmental body", "influencing", "legislative action", "lobbying", "lobbyist", and "official in the executive branch". The changes include expanding the list of who qualifies as an official in the executive branch by adding specific roles in various state departments, refining the criteria for what constitutes a lobbyist (such as expenditure thresholds of $1,000 or $250 for lobbying activities), and providing more precise language about who is and is not considered a lobbyist or lobbyist agent. The bill also introduces a new definition for "representative of the lobbyist" and removes references to the Michigan Strategic Fund. Notably, the bill will only take effect if a companion Senate Bill (No. 631) is also enacted into law, which suggests these changes are part of a broader legislative package aimed at updating lobbying regulations in Michigan.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0634