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.
The bill restricts former high-ranking state officials from engaging in significant lobbying activities for two years post-office, with penalties for violations.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
Reported without amendment
1. Amend page 2, line 10, after “than” by striking out “$1,000.00” and inserting “$10,000.00”.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 96 to 13 (details)
Motion to give immediate effect
by
The motion prevailed by voice vote
