A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b.
Proposes an amendment to the 1978 PA 472, which regulates political activity and lobbying. The amendment aims to restrict former heads of principal departments of the executive branch of the state government from engaging in lobbying activities that require registration as a lobbyist agent for two years after leaving office. This restriction applies to department heads whose terms begin on or after January 1, 2023.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics and Oversight
