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.

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Michigan HB5506 prohibits local officials in cities, villages, or townships with populations over 20,000 from acting as lobbyists outside their.

Michigan HB5506 amends the existing ethics law by adding a new section prohibiting local officials in cities, villages, or townships with populations over 20,000 from acting as lobbyists outside the course and scope of their official duties. A violation of this provision is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 90 days in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The term "local official" includes those elected or appointed as county officials or local officials of a city, village, or township.

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Calendar

Jun 4

9:00 AM

House Government Operations

History

Feb 10

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/05/2026

Feb 5

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Tom Kuhn

Feb 5

House

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