The bill amends the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by updating definitions and provisions related to candidates, expenditures, and incidental expenses. Notably, it clarifies the definition of "candidate" to include individuals who file for elective office, are nominated by a political party, or engage in activities aimed at their election. Additionally, the bill introduces the term "caregiving expenses," which refers to costs associated with the care of individuals with disabilities or medical conditions that arise from campaign activities or the duties of an elective office.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the definition of "expenditure" to include caregiving expenses incurred directly from a candidate's campaign activities and specifies that certain expenditures, such as those for nonpartisan voter registration, are excluded from the definition. It also updates the term "incidental expense" to encompass various necessary costs incurred by public officials in the course of their duties, including caregiving expenses related to their official responsibilities. The bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability in campaign finance while accommodating the unique needs of candidates and public officials.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 169.203