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MI HB6007

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Runestad

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes an 18-month cooling-off period after a former Michigan state senator or representative leaves office during which they cannot engage in lobbying activities that equal or exceed the registration threshold for lobbyist agents.

  • Prohibits former legislators from making expenditures for or receiving compensation or reimbursement for lobbying expenses that meet the lobbyist agent registration threshold during the 18-month period.

  • Creates a misdemeanor penalty for violations consisting of imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $1,000, or both.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Public employees and officers; ethics; former members of the legislature; restrict compensation and expenditures for lobbying activities. Amends sec. 6a of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.416a).

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Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 10/19/2016

11/9/2016

Committee Referrals

Oversight And Ethics10/19/2016

Full Bill Text

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