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HB 4384

State management: purchasing; awarding contracts to entities that donate or contribute to certain political candidates or committees; prohibit. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 264b.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Erin Byrnes and 10 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 4384, State management: purchasing; awarding contracts to entities that donate or contribute to certain political candidates or committees; prohibit, was electronicall

bill electronically reproduced 04/23/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4384

Overview: HB 4384, State management: purchasing; awarding contracts to entities that donate or contribute to certain political candidates or committees; prohibit, was electronically reproduced on April 23, 2025. It was introduced on March 11, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to address concerns about the potential influence of political contributions on the state's procurement and contracting processes. The primary goal is to prevent state agencies from awarding contracts to entities that have made donations or contributions to certain political candidates or committees.

Key Provisions:
- Prohibits state agencies from awarding contracts to any entity that has made a political contribution or donation to a candidate for state office or a political committee supporting such a candidate
- Requires state agencies to include this prohibition as a condition in all requests for proposals and contract solicitations

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Businesses and organizations that seek to obtain state contracts, as they would be subject to the political contribution restrictions
- State agencies responsible for procurement and contract management, who would need to implement and enforce the new requirements
- Candidates for state office and political committees, as the bill may impact the funding sources available to them

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been electronically reproduced, indicating that it has been introduced and is in the early stages of the legislative process.

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

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