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MI HB5331

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Leonard

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan campaign finance act to modify public funding eligibility for primary election candidates
  • Candidates receiving $75,000 or more in qualifying contributions can obtain $2.00 from the state campaign fund for each $1.00 of qualifying contribution, up to a maximum of $990,000.00
  • Candidates who were unopposed in a primary election are ineligible for state campaign funds and must return any funds received
  • Candidates with ineligible names under Michigan election law section 53 or those who fail to file sufficient nominating petitions for governor must return all state campaign funds received
  • Effective date: January 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Campaign finance; public funding; use of public funding in a primary election by a candidate that is unopposed; prohibit. Amends sec. 64 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.264).

Elections, candidates

Last Action

Printed Bill Filed 02/19/2014

2/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Elections And Ethics2/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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