Campaign finance: statements and reports; filing of campaign statements; modify. Amends secs. 15, 16, 17, 24b, 33 & 82 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215 et seq.) & repeals secs. 34 & 35 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.234 & 169.235).
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Overview
This bill modifies the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by amending several sections related to campaign finance statements and reports. It clarifies procedures for the Secretary of State to provide forms and instructions, handle late filing fee waivers, and respond to declaratory rulings. The bill also repeals two specific sections of the act and introduces provisions for independent expenditure committees, including rules regarding contributions and reporting.
Key provisions
- Clarifies procedures for the Secretary of State to provide campaign finance forms and instructions.
- Expands criteria for late filing fee waivers, including reasons related to illness or unforeseen circumstances.
- Introduces regulations for independent expenditure committees, including contribution limits and reporting requirements.
- Repeals sections 34 and 35 of the 1976 Michigan Campaign Finance Act.
- Establishes a process for addressing complaints regarding potential campaign finance violations, including notification, response periods, and investigation procedures.
- Details requirements for filing campaign statements, including deadlines and potential late filing fees.
- Specifies how the Secretary of State should handle requests for declaratory rulings, including public availability of information and response timelines.
- Addresses penalties for failure to file campaign statements or for filing inaccurate statements.
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