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MI HB5586
Bill
Status
3/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kara Hope
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AI Summary
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Former Michigan state legislators who resign must not make expenditures for, receive compensation for, or receive reimbursement for lobbying activities for the remainder of their term of office.
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Former state legislators are prohibited from lobbying activities meeting or exceeding the lobbyist agent registration threshold for 1 year after their term ends, unless lobbying on behalf of the state or a current state official.
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Former governors, lieutenant governors, attorneys general, and secretaries of state are prohibited from lobbying activities meeting or exceeding the lobbyist agent registration threshold for 1 year after their term ends, with the same exception for state-related lobbying.
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Violations of these restrictions are misdemeanor offenses punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, a fine of not more than $10,000, or both.
Legislative Description
Public employees and officers: ethics; former members of the legislature and certain executive officers; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities for a period of time. Amends sec. 6a of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.416a) & adds sec. 6b.
Legislature: legislators
Last Action
Referred To Second Reading
11/14/2024