MI HB5222

Amends Section 47 of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act to modify the timeframe for when certain political communications require identification and disclaimer statements.

Changes the disclosure requirement period for communications referencing candidates or ballot questions from "60 days before a general election or 30 days before a primary election" to "60 days before any primary election" with disclaimers required through the date of that election.

Requires billboards, posters, pamphlets, and printed matter referencing elections, candidates, or ballot questions to bear the name and address of the person paying for the matter.

Requires radio and television advertisements to identify the sponsoring person and include specific disclaimers: "Not authorized by any candidate" for independent expenditures, or "Authorized by [candidate name/committee]" for authorized advertisements.

Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 in fines and/or up to 93 days imprisonment for knowingly violating the identification and disclaimer requirements.