HB4271

Campaign finance: committees; independent committees by certain candidates considered 1 committee for certain purposes; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 27.

Introduced·3/19/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4271 treats independent committees established by certain candidates as a single committee for campaign finance limitations.

Michigan HB4271 amends the Michigan Campaign Finance Act to treat independent committees established, financed, maintained, or controlled by a candidate for the House of Representatives or the Senate as a single committee for certain purposes. This change applies to limitations under section 52 but does not affect House or Senate political party caucus committees. The bill also outlines penalties for knowingly violating these provisions, including imprisonment and fines for individuals and organizations.

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History

Mar 20, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/19/2025

Mar 19, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Betsy Coffia

Mar 19, 2025

House

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