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MI HB5506
MI HB5506Public employees and officers: ethics; certain local officials acting as lobbyists outside of the course and scope of the official's office; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6b.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled"An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"(MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b.
AI Summary
This bill amends a state law that regulates political activity and lobbyists to add a new section that prohibits certain local officials from acting as lobbyists or lobbyist agents for pay when it's not related to their official duties. A lobbyist is someone who tries to influence legislation or government decisions, and a lobbyist agent is someone who acts on behalf of a lobbyist. The bill defines "local official" as someone elected or appointed as a county official, or as an official for a city, village, or township with a population of 20,000 or more. Violating this new rule would be a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/05/2026 (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5506 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/House/htm/2026-HIB-5506.htm |
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