2007 House Bill 4001 / 2008 Public Act 288

Require politicians’ legal defense funds contribution disclosures

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To establish financial disclosure and reporting requirements similar to campaign finance reporting for legal defense funds created to defend a Michigan elected official against criminal, civil, or administrative actions. The bill would prohibit anonymous contributions, and require regular contribution reports to be filed with the Secretary of State.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

March 27, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 29, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 17, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight

May 8, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 27, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To establish financial disclosure and reporting requirements similar to campaign finance reporting for legal defense funds created to defend a Michigan elected official against criminal, civil, or administrative actions. The bill would prohibit anonymous contributions, and require regular contribution reports to be filed with the Secretary of State.

Received in the House

June 27, 2008

Sept. 16, 2008

Amendment offered by Rep. Steve Bieda (D-25)

To establish a new date on which the bill will go into effect if passed, and revise a technical reference.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 4 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill, with one technical amendment.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 18, 2008

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 6, 2008