2025 House Bill 5192

Local government: other; use of funds to hire certain lobbyists; prohibit.

A bill to prohibit a local government from entering into a contract with a lobbyist; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.

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House Bill No. 5192 prohibits Michigan local governments from contracting with registered lobbyists for lobbying purposes, except for existing contracts and government employees, thereby restricting the use of public funds for external lobbying activities.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 30, 2025

Introduced by Rep. Matt Maddock (R-51)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations