Introduced
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To prohibit government agencies in Michigan, including courts, tribunals, and judicial or quasi-judicial bodies, from imposing a donor disclosure mandate on nonprofit organizations organized under section 501 of the federal tax code, meaning a duty to disclose to government authorities or others the identity of or personal information on contributors or members. Agencies and their staff would also be prohibited from disclosing such information if they already possess it, with violators subject to misdemeanor penalties, and to civil fines of up to $2,500, or $7,500 if done deliberately.
Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Michigan Competitiveness
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 58 to 51 (details)
To prohibit government agencies in Michigan, including courts, tribunals, and judicial or quasi-judicial bodies, from imposing a donor disclosure mandate on nonprofit organizations organized under section 501 of the federal tax code, meaning a duty to disclose to government authorities or others the identity of or personal information on contributors or members. Agencies and their staff would also be prohibited from disclosing such information if they already possess it, with violators subject to misdemeanor penalties, and to civil fines of up to $2,500, or $7,500 if done deliberately.
