CANDIDATE: PAY LATE FEE - H.B. 4523 (H-2): FLOOR ANALYSIS
House Bill 4523 (Substitute H-2 as reported without amendment)
Sponsor: Representative Andrew Richner
House Committee: Constitutional Law and Ethics
Senate Committee: Government Operations
CONTENT
The bill would amend the Michigan Campaign Finance Act to provide that the late filing fee for failure to file a campaign statement would have to be paid by the candidate, and specify that the candidate could not use committee funds to pay the fee. The bill would apply to a candidate for State elective office or a judicial office.
Currently, the candidate committee of a candidate for State elective office or a judicial office must file a campaign statement. The committee, candidate, treasurer, or other individual designated as responsible for the committee's record-keeping or report preparation or filing is subject to a late filing fee of $25 for each business day a statement remains unfiled, up to a maximum of $500.
MCL 169.235 - Legislative Analyst: G. Towne
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of this bill is indeterminate. Revenue from fines collected depends upon the number of candidates against whom the late fees are assessed.
Date Completed: 12-7-99 - Fiscal Analyst: E. Limbs
floor\hb4523 - Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.