Campaign finance: committees; prohibition on certain candidate committee expenditures and disbursements; create exception. Amends sec. 44 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.244). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5272'23, HB 5273'23, HB 5275'23
Impact
The main impact of this bill is on the operation of candidate committees by restricting their ability to make expenditures or disbursements that do not directly contribute to the nomination or election of the candidates they represent. It poses significant changes to the financing landscape by preventing indirect contributions which could potentially be misused. Furthermore, it requires that any individual who obtains funds meant for a committee must transfer those funds in a timely manner or return them, thereby enhancing accountability among committee members and their respective finances.
Summary
House Bill 5274 aims to amend Michigan's Campaign Finance Act, particularly focusing on section 44. The bill establishes specific prohibitions on how candidate committees may handle contributions and expenditures. It specifically prohibits any person from contributing to another with the understanding that those funds will be transferred to a candidate committee. This regulation is intended to tighten the controls on the flow of money within election campaigns and ensure transparency and accountability in the financing of political candidates.
Contention
One notable point of contention surrounding HB 5274 revolves around its link to other pieces of legislation. It is tied to the enactment of House Bills 5272, 5273, and 5275, meaning it will only become law if all related bills also pass. Critics may argue that such tie-bar provisions could complicate legislative processes or lead to unintended consequences if associated bills do not align with the implications of this amendment. Furthermore, while proponents see it as a necessary measure to ensure clean political financing, opponents may view it as an additional regulatory burden on candidate committees, potentially impacting grassroots fundraising efforts.
Same As
Campaign finance: statements and reports; financial disclosure reports; require certain candidates for office to file. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5272'23
Same As
Campaign finance: committees; prohibition on certain candidate committee expenditures and disbursements; create exception. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 44a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5272'23, HB 5274'23, HB 5273'23
MI HB5272
Same As
Campaign finance: statements and reports; financial disclosure reports; require certain public officers to file. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5273'23
Campaign finance: committees; prohibition on certain candidate committee expenditures and disbursements; create exception. Amends sec. 44 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.244). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0613'23, SB 0614'23, SB 0615'23
Campaign finance: committees; prohibition on certain candidate committee expenditures and disbursements; create exception. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 44a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5272'23, HB 5274'23, HB 5273'23
Campaign finance: committees; prohibition on certain candidate committee expenditures and disbursements; create exception. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 44a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0613'23, SB 0616'23, SB 0614'23
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; funds donated to a candidate for recall efforts; require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: committees; independent committees by certain candidates considered 1 committee for certain purposes; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 27.
Campaign finance: statements and reports; financial disclosure reports; require certain candidates for office to file. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5272'23
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; provision related to officeholders raising funds when facing a recall; modify, and require candidate to establish a separate account used for recall purposes. Amends secs. 3, 11, 12, 21, 24 & 52 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.203 et seq.) & adds sec. 21b.
Campaign finance: other; certain campaign contribution limits; reduce. Amends secs. 52, 52a & 69 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.252 et seq.) & repeals sec. 46 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.246).
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; exemption of a labor organization; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 54a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4234'23
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; acceptance of certain contributions by judge or justice; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 30a.
Campaign finance: other; certain campaign contribution limits; reduce. Amends secs. 52, 52a & 69 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.252 et seq.) & repeals sec. 46 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.246).