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 sections 3 and 4 (MCL 4.413 and 4.414), section 4 as amended by 2008 PA 289, and by adding section 8a.
The bill amends existing lobbying regulations by refining definitions of key terms, introducing a new definition for "fair market value," and expanding exclusions for what constitutes a "gift," thereby aiming to improve transparency and accountability in political activities.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight
Reported with substitute S-1
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
Reported with substitute S-1
Substitute S-1 concurred in by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 23 to 10 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
