2014 House Bill 5222

Revise political speech regulation detail

Introduced in the House

Jan. 15, 2014

Introduced by Rep. Anthony Forlini (R-24)

To revise the application of a regulation that requires sponsors of “issue ads” or flyers that reference a candidate or ballot initiative to disclose their sponsor if posted within 30 days of a primary election or 60 days of a general election. The bill would impose the 60 day mandate in both kinds of election.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Feb. 11, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 19, 2014

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 20, 2014

Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)

To revise the application of a regulation that requires sponsors of “issue ads” or flyers that reference but do not "expressly advocate" a candidate or ballot initiative to disclose their sponsor if posted within 30 days of a primary election or 60 days of a general election. The bill would impose mandate starting 60 days before the primary election and leave it in place through the general election. See also <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2013-SB-661">Senate Bill 661</a>, now Public Act 252 of 2013.

Received in the Senate

Feb. 25, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections