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MI HB5506

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Kuhn

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local officials from acting as lobbyists or lobbyist agents for compensation outside the course and scope of their official duties
  • Applies to county officials and officials of cities, villages, or townships with populations of 20,000 or more based on the most recent federal decennial census
  • Violation constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both
  • Amends the Michigan Lobby Registration Act (1978 PA 472) by adding section 6b

Legislative Description

Public employees and officers: ethics; certain local officials acting as lobbyists outside of the course and scope of the official's office; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6b.

Public employees and officers: ethics

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/05/2026

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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