2005 House Bill 4983

Require politicians’ legal defense funds contribution disclosures

Introduced in the House

June 22, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To establish financial disclosure and reporting requirements similar to campaign finance reporting for legal defense funds created to defend a Michigan elected official against criminal, civil, or administrative actions. The bill would prohibit anonymous contributions, and require regular contribution reports to be filed with the Secretary of State.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Elections, and Ethics

May 3, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 13, 2006

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 14, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform