MI SB0788

Establishes new "recall candidate" and "recall committee" definitions for officeholders facing recall petitions submitted to state or county election boards under Michigan election law.

Requires recall candidates to form a separate recall committee within 10 days of becoming a recall candidate, with a treasurer who must be a qualified Michigan elector and a dedicated financial institution account.

Prohibits recall committees from accepting contributions or making expenditures (except for administrative services and legal challenges to recall petitions) until the filing official declares the recall petition sufficient or insufficient.

Requires recall committees to terminate and return all unexpended contributions to donors in the order received if the recall petition is found insufficient, or within 30 days after a recall election if held.

Updates contribution limits to reflect inflation adjustments: $7,150 for statewide offices (previously $6,800), $2,100 for state senators (previously $2,000), and $1,050 for state representatives (previously $1,000), and applies these limits to recall committees.