SB 0422
Campaign finance: violations; authority of the attorney general's office to resolve violations involving the secretary of state; provide for. Amends sec. 15 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215).
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Bill overview
This bill modifies the Michigan Campaign Finance Act to strengthen the authority of the Attorney General’s office in resolving campaign finance violations. Specifically, it allows the Attorney General to investigate and resolve violations involving the Secretary of State, mirroring the process used by the Secretary of State. The bill also outlines a specific procedure for handling complaints, including timelines for responses, rebuttals, and determinations of potential violations, and establishes a process for referring complex cases to the Attorney General for criminal prosecution or civil action.
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Edward W. McBroom
Joseph N. Bellino Jr.
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