The bill amends the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by introducing new definitions and clarifications regarding organizations involved in campaign financing. It defines "501(c)(4) organization" and "527 organization," specifying that these organizations may be influenced or controlled by candidates for state elective office, elected officials, appointed officials, and their family members. The bill also clarifies the meaning of "elected official" and outlines the parameters of an "election cycle," which includes both general and special elections.

Additionally, the bill makes several deletions and modifications to existing definitions, such as removing the previous definition of "artificial intelligence" and updating the definition of "domestic dependent sovereign" to reference the Indian Reorganization Act more directly. The amendments aim to enhance transparency and accountability in campaign finance by ensuring that the relationships between organizations and public officials are clearly defined. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, contingent upon the enactment of related legislation.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 169.202, 169.205