HB 4062: 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).
HB 4062 status: Enacted — assigned PA 74'26 with immediate effect (updated Jul 29, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialPublic 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).. Currently in House.
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases government transparency and integrity
Risks
- Restricts private sector employment options for former public officials
Society
Benefits
- Reduces influence peddling
- Enhances public trust in legislative institutions
Risks
- May limit industry expertise available to advocacy groups
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Potential professional displacement for outgoing legislators
Analysis based on abstract; full text regarding specific 'cooling-off' duration is unavailable
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