The bill amends the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by adding a new section, 30a, which prohibits covered persons from making donations or contributions to various organizations and committees that are controlled or directed by certain officials, including candidates for state elective office, elected state officials, and appointed state officials. Specifically, it restricts contributions to 501(c)(4) organizations, 527 organizations, candidate committees, political party committees, political committees, independent committees, and separate segregated funds if they are associated with these officials or their affiliates.

Violations of this section would result in civil fines ranging from five to ten times the amount of the unlawful contribution. The bill also defines key terms such as "covered person," "affiliate," and "regulated utility," providing clarity on who is subject to these restrictions and the nature of the organizations involved. The intent of the bill is to enhance transparency and limit potential conflicts of interest in campaign financing related to state officials and regulated utilities.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 169.201, 169.282