MI SB0172

Allows labor organizations to solicit automatic payroll deductions for separate segregated fund contributions if the individual affirmatively consents, with consent remaining valid until revoked by the contributor.

Exempts labor organizations from the aggregation rule that treats all political committees and independent committees of corporations as a single entity for contribution limit purposes.

Permits public bodies to use public resources to establish or administer payroll deduction plans for political contributions if advance payment or reimbursement covers the cost of those resources.

Allows labor organizations to make independent expenditures without the $500 solicitation threshold that applies to corporations and domestic dependent sovereigns.

Updates gender-specific pronouns to neutral language throughout the campaign finance act (changing "he or she" to "the candidate" and "who" to "that").