Ban on Utility Donations Plan Poised for Michigan Ballot Despite House Vote
The proposal would bar political spending by monopoly utilities and major state contractors and expand donor disclosure rules, supporters said.
- Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks announced the Democratic-led chamber will not vote on the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics proposal, sending it to the Nov. 3 ballot.
- On Tuesday, the Republican-controlled Michigan House adopted the proposal in a 77-26 vote, creating legislative tension over whether to enact the law directly or defer to voters.
- If approved, the initiative would prohibit political spending by state-regulated utilities DTE and Consumers Energy, and companies with government contracts exceeding $250,000.
- House Speaker Matt Hall accused Senate Democrats of "political gamesmanship," arguing lawmakers have a duty to address the issue rather than defer to voters.
- Protect MI Free Speech filed a lawsuit challenging the petition's certification, though organizers noted the initiative gathered signatures from over half a million Michiganders.
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Speaker Hall suggests Jocelyn Benson is teaming with Winnie Brinks to block vote on Money Out of Politics proposal - The Midwesterner
House Speaker Matt Hall on Tuesday accused Senate Minority Leader Winnie Brinks of holding up a vote on a proposal to get money out of politics, suggesting Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson could be influencing the Senate’s decision. “Maybe Jocelyn Benson is telling her not to do it. I don’t know,” the Richland Township Republican said during a press conference held Tuesday afternoon. Hall’s comments followed a 77-26 vote Tuesday in the Michigan…
The Herald Palladium
Michigan AdvanceBrinks says Senate won’t vote on Money Out of Politics measure, leaving voters to decide
The Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot proposal seeking to bar political contributions from major utility companies and government contractors is headed for the November ballot, after Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids) said the chamber will not…
‘Michiganders for Money Out of Politics’ petition taken up in the House
The Michigan Environmental Council hopes to work with the legislature to find money for issues it says were underfunded by the Governor's budget proposal. (Lester Graham / Michigan Public )The Michigan House of Representatives took up a ballot measure Tuesday to curb political donations from some of Michigan’s public utilities and large government contractors. House lawmakers passed the citizen-led initiative by a 77-26 margin.This is part of a …
The Detroit News
Ban on utility donations plan poised for Michigan ballot despite House vote
The Michigan House attempted to intercept an initiative petition that would bar state-regulated corporations from making political contributions.
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