A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled “Michigan campaign finance act,” by amending sections 3, 11, 12, 21, 24, and 52 (MCL 169.203, 169.211, 169.212, 169.221, 169.224, and 169.252), sections 3 and 11 as amended by 2017 PA 119, sections 12, 21, and 24 as amended by 2019 PA 93, and section 52 as amended by 2015 PA 269, and by adding section 21b.
Redefines the criteria for who is considered a "candidate" in elections, establish the concept of a "candidate committee," and clarify the definitions of "committee," "political committee," and "political party committee" in the context of campaign finance. It also introduces the term "payroll deduction plan" and expands on the definitions of "person," "political merchandise," "political party," "public body," and "qualifying contribution." Furthermore, the bill specifies requirements for candidate committees, including the appointment of a treasurer, the establishment of financial accounts within the state, and procedures for handling legal processes, alongside detailed rules for the management of contributions and expenditures.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Elections
