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2014 House Bill 5222: Revise political speech regulation detail
Introduced by Rep. Anthony Forlini R-Harrison Twp. on January 15, 2014
To revise the application of a regulation that requires sponsors of “issue ads” or flyers that reference a candidate or ballot initiative to disclose their sponsor if posted within 30 days of a primary election or 60 days of a general election. The bill would impose the 60 day mandate in both kinds of election. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Elections and Ethics Committee on January 15, 2014
Reported in the House on February 11, 2014
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on February 19, 2014
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on February 19, 2014
To revise the application of a regulation that requires sponsors of “issue ads” or flyers that reference but do not "expressly advocate" a candidate or ballot initiative to disclose their sponsor if posted within 30 days of a primary election or 60 days of a general election. The bill would impose mandate starting 60 days before the primary election and leave it in place through the general election. See also Senate Bill 661, now Public Act 252 of 2013.
Received in the Senate on February 25, 2014
Referred to the Senate Local Government & Elections Committee on February 25, 2014