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 6c.
Proposes an amendment to the 1978 PA 472, which regulates political activity and lobbying, to include a new section 6c. This section prohibits members of the Michigan Senate or House of Representatives from receiving compensation, beyond their official legislative salary, for communicating with any executive or legislative officials, either within Michigan or in other governments, with the intent of influencing legislative or administrative action.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Ethics and Oversight
