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,” by amending section 6a (MCL 4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383, and by adding section 6b.
The bill proposes changes to section 6a and the addition of section 6b, setting forth new restrictions on former members of the Michigan Senate or House of Representatives. Specifically, it prohibits these individuals from making lobbying expenditures or receiving compensation for lobbying that meets or exceeds the registration threshold for a lobbyist agent for two years after leaving office. For former members who served as chairs of standing committees, this prohibition extends to three years. Violations of these provisions are classified as misdemeanors, punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
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Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
