Bill > HB4341

This bill amends Section 55 of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, which governs the establishment and administration of separate segregated funds (SSFs) by connected organizations, such as corporations, labor unions, and domestic dependent sovereigns. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Allowing connected organizations to establish and administer SSFs to be used for political purposes, subject to certain restrictions on the solicitation of contributions. 2. Specifying the categories of individuals from whom connected organizations can solicit contributions for their SSFs, such as stockholders, officers, directors, and certain employees. 3. Prohibiting the use of coercion, physical force, or making contributions a condition of employment or membership to obtain contributions for SSFs. 4. Allowing connected organizations to collect contributions for SSFs as part of dues or other payments, provided certain conditions are met, such as obtaining affirmative consent from the contributor and maintaining detailed records of the contributions. 5. Requiring SSFs to include a disclaimer on printed materials mailed to their members stating that the materials are "Paid for by [name of SSF] with nonregulated funds." 6. Establishing criminal and civil penalties for violations of the provisions governing SSFs.

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http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2019-HB-4341