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SB 614

Campaign finance: statements and reports; financial disclosure reports; require certain candidates for office to file. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0613'23

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 15 co-sponsors

Michigan law now requires certain candidates to file detailed financial disclosures, increasing campaign transparency and public access to information about candidates' potential conflicts of interest.

ASSIGNED PA 0282'23
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Bill Summary · SB 614

Legislative bill overview

SB 614 establishes new financial disclosure requirements for certain Michigan candidates for office, mandating they file detailed statements and reports about their finances. The bill was tied to companion legislation (SB 613) and was signed into law in December 2023 as Public Act 282.

Why is this important

Financial disclosure requirements affect campaign transparency and voter access to information about candidates' potential conflicts of interest. These rules influence how campaigns operate and what information the public can use when evaluating candidates.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and threshold questions: Disagreement likely exists over which candidates must file (all candidates, only major races, or those meeting fundraising thresholds) and what financial information must be disclosed
  • Compliance burden: Candidates and their campaigns may face administrative costs and complexity in gathering and filing detailed financial disclosures, potentially disadvantaging less-funded campaigns
  • Privacy concerns: Requirements to disclose personal financial details raise questions about candidates' personal privacy versus public transparency interests, and how disclosed information will be used or protected

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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