HB5506

Public employees and officers: ethics; certain local officials acting as lobbyists outside of the course and scope of the official's office; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6b.

Chamber Passed·6/17/26

Michigan HB5506 prohibits local officials from acting as lobbyists outside their official duties.

Michigan HB5506 amends the existing ethics law by adding a new section that prohibits local officials from acting as lobbyists outside the course or scope of their official duties. This applies to officials in cities, villages, or townships with populations of 20,000 or more. Violators face misdemeanor charges, punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The term "local official" includes county officials and local officials of a city, village, or township.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 98–9 · Jun 17
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

98 Yea

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9 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 11

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

Jun 4

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

History

Jun 23

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Jun 23

Senate

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

Jun 17

House

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