2003 House Bill 4606 / Public Act 69

Introduced in the House

May 1, 2003

Introduced by Rep. James Koetje (R-86)

To allow state political parties to use contributions from corporations or labor organizations to purchase or construct a state political party office facility in Ingham County. The federal McCain/Feingold political campaign regulation law allows this if state law specifically authorizes it. Both major parties in Michigan currently do this, and the bill would add the required authorization to state statute.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

May 7, 2003

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 8, 2003

Passed in the House 104 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 13, 2003

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform

June 26, 2003

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

July 1, 2003

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To allow state political parties to use contributions from corporations or labor organizations to purchase or construct a state political party office facility in Ingham County. The federal McCain/Feingold political campaign regulation law allows this if state law specifically authorizes it. Both major parties in Michigan currently do this, and the bill would add the required authorization to state statute.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 21, 2003