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MI HB5855

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Tyler

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any individual from promising or providing valuable consideration to another individual to run as a candidate for political office

  • Prohibits any individual from accepting valuable consideration from another individual to run as a candidate for political office

  • Establishes violation as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $500.00, or both

  • Defines "valuable consideration" as that term in section 931, explicitly excluding campaign contributions and expenditures as defined in the Michigan Campaign Finance Act

  • Applies to elections under the Michigan Election Law (1954 PA 116)

Legislative Description

Elections; offenses; penalties for promising, providing, or accepting valuable consideration to run for political office; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931c.

Elections, offenses

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 09/12/2012

9/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Redistricting And Elections9/11/2012

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