MI SB0012

Expands the definition of "expenditure" under Michigan campaign finance law to include automated telephonic communications (robocalls) to electors regarding candidates or ballot questions.

Requires automated telephonic communications about elections to clearly identify the person paying for the communication and include specific disclaimers depending on whether the communication is authorized by a candidate committee.

Requires persons making automated telephonic communications about candidates or ballot questions to report their identity, contact information, and the names of candidates or committees involved to the Secretary of State by the 15th of the following month.

Directs the Secretary of State to make reported information about automated telephonic communications publicly available.

Establishes criminal penalty of up to $1,000 fine for knowingly violating the automated telephonic communication disclosure requirements.