A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b.
House Bill No. 5506 prohibits local officials in Michigan from acting as compensated lobbyists outside their official duties, establishing misdemeanor penalties to enhance ethical standards and prevent conflicts of interest in local government.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
