Introduced
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To establish rules and timetables for the response (if any) from the Secretary of State to a request for a “declaratory ruling” regarding a case involving the disclosure and reporting requirements proposed by <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2007-HB-4001">House Bill 4001</a> for legal defense funds created to defend a Michigan elected official against criminal, civil, or administrative actions.
Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
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 prohibit a lobbyist from contributing anything of value to aid the legal defense of an official in the legislative or executive branch for actions not directly related to his or her governmental duties; and establish procedures for the Secretary of State to respond to a request for a declaratory ruling regarding a potential violation. See also <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2007-HB-4001">House Bill 4001</a> which establishes disclosure and reporting requirements for politicians' legal defense funds.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered
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To establish that if passed the bill will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2008.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 103 to 3 (details)
To prohibit a lobbyist from contributing anything of value to aid the legal defense of an official in the legislative or executive branch for actions not directly related to his or her governmental duties; and establish procedures for the Secretary of State to respond to a request for a declaratory ruling regarding a potential violation. See also <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2007-HB-4001">House Bill 4001</a> which establishes disclosure and reporting requirements for politicians' legal defense funds.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
