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HB 4642

Campaign finance: violations; authority of the attorney general's office to resolve violations involving the secretary of state; provide for. Amends sec. 15 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Aragona and 22 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 4642, Campaign finance: violations; authority of the attorney general's office to resolve violations involving the secretary of state; provide for, REFERRED TO COMMITT

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS
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Bill Summary · HB 4642

Overview: HB 4642, Campaign finance: violations; authority of the attorney general's office to resolve violations involving the secretary of state; provide for, REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND ETHICS, Introduced on March 12, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to grant the state Attorney General's office the authority to investigate and resolve campaign finance violations involving the Secretary of State's office.

Key Provisions:
- Allows the Attorney General to investigate and resolve campaign finance violations by the Secretary of State or their staff
- Requires the Attorney General to report any findings and resolutions to the state legislature
- Mandates the Secretary of State's office to cooperate fully with any Attorney General investigations

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The state Attorney General's office, which will have expanded oversight and enforcement powers
- The Secretary of State's office, which will be subject to increased scrutiny and accountability for campaign finance issues
- The general public, who will benefit from greater transparency and integrity in campaign finance practices

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill was introduced in the state legislature on March 12, 2025
- It has been referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics, indicating it is still in the early stages of the legislative process.

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

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