HB4062

Public employees and officers: ethics; former members of the legislature; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities for a period of time. Amends sec. 6a of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.416a).

Final Passage·7/3/26

Michigan HB4062 prohibits former state legislators from lobbying for two years after leaving office and from receiving compensation for lobbying.

Michigan HB4062 amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to restrict lobbying activities by former members of the Michigan Senate or House of Representatives. Specifically, it prohibits former legislators from making expenditures or receiving compensation for lobbying for the remainder of their term if they resign before January 1, 2025. Additionally, for two years after leaving office, former legislators are barred from making expenditures or receiving compensation for lobbying activities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 29–7 · Jul 3
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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7 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 13, 2025

1:00 PM

House Government Operations

History

Jul 14

House

Presented To The Governor 07/14/2026 12:50 Pm

Jul 3

Senate

Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably With Substitute (s-1) And Amendment(s)

Jul 3

Senate

Substitute (s-1) As Amended Concurred In