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.
Prohibits the spouses of members of the Michigan Senate or House of Representatives from being employed as lobbyists or lobbyist agents. Violation of this provision would result in misdemeanor charges, with penalties including imprisonment for up to 90 days, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
Introduced
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Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
