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MI HB4689

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Schroeder

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Michigan state senators and representatives from receiving compensation beyond their statutory salary for directly communicating with government officials to influence legislative or administrative action.

  • Applies to communications with officials in Michigan's executive and legislative branches, as well as officials in the executive and legislative branches of any other government.

  • Violations are classified as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to 90 days, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Public employees and officers: ethics; state senators and representatives; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6c.

Occupations: lobbyists

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

6/10/2021

Committee Referrals

Government Operations6/10/2021
Rules And Competitiveness5/4/2021
Elections And Ethics4/21/2021

Full Bill Text

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