Bill > SB0698

This bill amends the Michigan Campaign Finance Act to modify various provisions related to campaign finance statements and reports, including changes to filing deadlines, late fee waivers, and the preservation of records. Key changes include the repeal of sections 34 and 35 of the act, which likely dealt with specific reporting requirements or penalties that are now being consolidated or altered. The bill also clarifies the process for requesting waivers of late filing fees, expands the grounds for such waivers to include unintentional factors beyond the filer's control, and adjusts the timelines for issuing declaratory rulings and handling complaints. Additionally, it modifies the preservation periods for campaign statements and reports, with longer retention periods for committees that receive significant funding. The bill also revises the reporting schedules for various types of committees, including candidate committees, political party committees, and independent expenditure committees, and introduces new penalties for violations, particularly concerning the filing of incomplete or inaccurate statements.