Public employees and officers: ethics; certain local officials acting as lobbyists outside of the course and scope of the official's office; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6b.

This bill would amend an existing act to prevent county officials from being paid to lobby local governments outside of their official duties. If passed, a county official who lobbies for pay could face a misdemeanor charge, punishable by up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. The bill defines "county official" as someone elected or appointed to an elected county position, and "lobbying" as communicating with local government officials to influence their actions.

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