HB4063

Public employees and officers: ethics; certain former officers of the executive branch of state government; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities for a period of time. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6d.

Final Passage·7/3/26

Michigan HB4063 prohibits former governors, lieutenant governors, and heads of principal departments from lobbying for two years after leaving office.

Michigan HB4063 amends the existing ethics law to add a new section prohibiting former governors, lieutenant governors, and heads of principal departments from engaging in lobbying activities for two years after leaving office. This applies to those whose terms begin on or after January 1, 2025. Violations of this restriction are punishable by a misdemeanor, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

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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

92 Yea

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15 Nay

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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 12:10 Pm

Jul 3

Senate

Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably With Substitute (s-2) And Amendment(s)

Jul 3

Senate

Substitute (s-2) As Amended Concurred In