The bill amends the Michigan election law by adding a new section, 645a, which requires individuals or entities, other than governmental bodies, to file a certification with the Secretary of State before entering into agreements with governmental entities for election administration. This certification must confirm whether the individual or entity is knowingly a recipient of foreign donations, defined as funds or services provided by foreign nationals. The certification must be signed under penalty of perjury and renewed annually, with updates required if new information arises that affects the certification. The Secretary of State is tasked with maintaining records of these certifications and posting them on their website.

Additionally, the bill mandates that governmental entities submit quarterly reports listing any individuals or entities providing funds or services for election administration. It prohibits any conflicting laws or ordinances from being enacted or enforced by governmental entities, declaring such conflicts void. The Secretary of State is also responsible for creating rules to implement this section. Failure to comply with the certification requirements can result in misdemeanor charges, with penalties varying based on whether the offender is an individual or an entity. Definitions for key terms such as "election administration," "foreign donation," and "governmental entity" are also provided within the bill.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-1): 168.1, 168.992
House Introduced Bill: 168.1, 168.992