Michigan HB4273 amends ethics laws to establish lobbying guidelines for legislative staff.

Michigan HB4273 amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to modify the definition of lobbying and establish guidelines for legislative staff. The bill specifies that lobbying involves communicating with officials in the executive or legislative branches to influence legislative or administrative action. It excludes the provision of technical information by recognized experts. The bill also defines terms such as "lobbyist," "lobbying," and "legislative action," and clarifies that certain expenditures for food, travel, and beverage are not included if not reimbursed by a lobbyist or lobbyist agent.

Michigan HB4273 amends ethics laws to establish lobbying guidelines for legislative staff.

Michigan HB4273 amends the Michigan Compiled Laws to modify the definition of lobbying and establish guidelines for legislative staff. The bill specifies that lobbying involves communicating with officials in the executive or legislative branches to influence legislative or administrative action. It excludes the provision of technical information by recognized experts. The bill also defines terms such as "lobbyist," "lobbying," and "legislative action," and clarifies that certain expenditures for food, travel, and beverage are not included if not reimbursed by a lobbyist or lobbyist agent.