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MI HB6563
Bill
Status
12/7/2022
Primary Sponsor
Yousef Rabhi
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AI Summary
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Electric utilities and natural gas utilities are prohibited from making donations or contributions to 501(c) organizations, 527 organizations, candidate committees, political party committees, political committees, independent committees, or separate segregated funds.
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Utilities cannot donate to 501(c) or 527 organizations that are controlled by, or employ board members or staff from, candidates, elected officials, former elected officials, appointed officials, or their affiliates.
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Utilities that violate this prohibition are subject to a fine equal to 10 times the amount of the prohibited contribution.
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"Affiliate" is defined to include family members, employees, contract employees, or staff members of elected officials, candidates, former elected officials, or appointed officials.
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"Former elected official" is defined as an individual who held elective office in Michigan within the previous 2 years.
Legislative Description
Public utilities: other; use of revenues as donation to a 501c4 that engages in campaign or lobbying activities; prohibit. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6aa.
Public utilities: public service commission
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/07/2022
12/7/2022