HB4268

Campaign finance: violations; secretary of state to apply for injunctive relief; allow. Amends sec. 15 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215).

Introduced·3/19/25
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Michigan HB4268 amends campaign finance laws to allow the Secretary of State to seek injunctive relief for violations.

Michigan HB4268 amends the campaign finance laws by allowing the Secretary of State to petition the circuit court for injunctive relief to correct or prevent violations. The bill outlines procedures for filing complaints, investigating allegations, and imposing civil fines. It also specifies that criminal penalties can only be enforced by the Attorney General upon referral by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State has the authority to issue declaratory rulings and interpretative statements, and to extend the time for responding to requests.

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History

Mar 20, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/19/2025

Mar 19, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Erin Byrnes

Mar 19, 2025

House

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