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MI SB0698
MI SB0698Campaign finance: statements and reports; filing of campaign statements; modify. Amends secs. 15, 16, 17, 24b, 33 & 82 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215 et seq.) & repeals secs. 34 & 35 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.234 & 169.235).
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Introduced
10/30/2025
10/30/2025
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled"Michigan campaign finance act,"by amending sections 15, 16, 17, 24b, 33, and 82 (MCL 169.215, 169.216, 169.217, 169.224b, 169.233, and 169.282), section 15 as amended by 2015 PA 269, section 16 as amended by 2017 PA 184, sections 17 and 33 as amended and section 24b as added by 2017 PA 119, and section 82 as amended by 1981 PA 102; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Michigan Campaign Finance Act to modify several provisions related to campaign finance reporting, filing requirements, and enforcement. The bill updates procedures for filing campaign statements, clarifies reporting timelines for different types of political committees, and introduces more specific requirements for independent expenditure committees. Key changes include modifying the filing schedules for candidate and non-candidate committees, establishing new reporting deadlines for special elections, and creating more detailed requirements for late filing fees and penalties. The bill also expands the secretary of state's responsibilities in managing campaign finance reports, including developing filing systems, investigating potential violations, and providing more transparent public access to campaign finance information. Additionally, the bill introduces stricter penalties for repeated failures to file campaign statements, with potential misdemeanor charges for treasurers or designated individuals who consistently fail to submit required reports. The bill repeals sections 34 and 35 of the existing act, streamlining the campaign finance regulations and providing more clarity and consistency in campaign financial reporting and oversight.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1) (on 03/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0698 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF SUBSTITUTE BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0691-S.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL IN COMMITTEE | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/Senate/pdf/2025-SFA-0691-G.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2025-SIB-0698.htm |
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