BAN HONORARIA FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS

House Bill 4039

Sponsor: Rep. Sal Rocca

Committee: Government Operations

Complete to 1-31-03

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4039 AS INTRODUCED 1-28-03

The bill would amend the Michigan Campaign Finance Act to extend to all elected officials the prohibition against accepting honoraria that currently applies only to legislators. A violation (as now) would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both.

MCL 169.250

 

Analyst: D. Martens

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.