HB4273

Public employees and officers: ethics; lobbying guidelines for legislative staff; provide for. Amends sec. 5 of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.415).

Introduced·3/19/25
Introduced Text

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.

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History

Mar 20, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/19/2025

Mar 19, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Jimmie Wilson Jr.

Mar 19, 2025

House

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