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 to define "fair market value" for items and services, clarifies the definition of "gift," and requires lobbyists to provide evidence of fair market value to enhance transparency and accountability.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight
Reported without amendment
Referred to the Committee of the Whole
