MichiganHB 40622025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Public employees and officers: ethics; former members of the legislature; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities for a period of time. Amends sec. 6a of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.416a). Last Action: assigned PA 74'26 with immediate effect

Sponsored By: Mark Tisdel (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Public employees and officers: ethicsLegislature: legislatorsOccupations: lobbyists

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Former Michigan lawmakers face lobbying limits

Effective immediately, Michigan lawmakers who resign before January 1, 2027, cannot spend on lobbying or accept lobbying pay or actual-expense reimbursements for the rest of their term. For lawmakers whose terms begin on or after January 1, 2027, restrictions last two years after leaving or resigning. During those two years, lobbying spending, pay, or expense reimbursements cannot reach the threshold requiring registration as a lobbyist agent. Former lawmakers remain free to take state government jobs or run for elected office. Violations are misdemeanors carrying fines of up to $1,000.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Mark Tisdel

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Alicia St. Germaine

    Republican • House

  • Brian BeGole

    Republican • House

  • Cameron Cavitt

    Republican • House

  • Carrie Rheingans

    Democratic • House

  • David Martin

    Republican • House

  • David Prestin

    Republican • House

  • Dylan Wegela

    Democratic • House

  • Gina Johnsen

    Republican • House

  • Gregory Alexander

    Republican • House

  • James DeSana

    Republican • House

  • Jennifer Wortz

    Republican • House

  • John Roth

    Republican • House

  • Joseph Aragona

    Republican • House

  • Karl Bohnak

    Republican • House

  • Kathy Schmaltz

    Republican • House

  • Matt Maddock

    Republican • House

  • Timothy Beson

    Republican • House

  • Tom Kunse

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 216 • No: 36

House vote • 7/3/2026

roll call

Yes: 89 • No: 18 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 7/3/2026

PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT

Yes: 29 • No: 7 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/20/2025

passed; given immediate effect

Yes: 98 • No: 11 • Other: 1

Bill Text

  • Public Act

    7/21/2026

  • As Passed by the House

    7/3/2026

  • As Passed by the Senate

    7/3/2026

  • House Concurred

    7/3/2026

  • Introduced

    2/6/2025

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