The proposed bill, titled the "Local Government Lobbyist Prohibition Act," aims to prevent local governments in Michigan from entering into contracts with lobbyists. It defines key terms such as "lobbying" and "lobbyist" by referencing existing definitions in the Michigan Compiled Laws. The bill specifies that local governments, which include cities, townships, counties, and various educational and authority districts, are prohibited from contracting with individuals required to register as lobbyists for lobbying purposes.

However, the bill includes exceptions to this prohibition. It does not apply to contracts with individuals who are employees of the local government or to contracts that were established prior to the act's effective date. This legislation seeks to enhance transparency and reduce potential conflicts of interest in local government dealings.