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Representative Nyer said the bill would prevent officials from “lobbying in another state” or advocating for causes outside their constituency while holding state office, arguing that doing so would keep officials from focusing on the people who elected them. He told the committee the bill’s main purpose is to make clear that an official cannot hold office and be a registered lobbyist for another government at the same time.

Representative McFaul and other members asked whether existing law already made such conduct illegal; sponsors responded that the law is not clear enough and that the bill would make the restriction explicit. Committee members also discussed enforcement questions and the line between consulting and lobbying.

On a motion by Representative Harris to report House Bill 4064 with recommendation, the clerk called the roll. The committee recorded 3 yeas and 0 nays with two passes; the motion prevailed and House Bill 4064 was reported with recommendation.

The measure now proceeds in the House process; the committee did not record any committee amendments or final floor actions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Government Operations - 2/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","House Bill 4064 was reported with recommendation after sponsor Representative Nyer told the committee the measure would prevent current members of the legislature and executive branch from lobbying on behalf of other states or government agencies.","taxTitle","2025-2026 House Legislature MI, Michigan","taxId",77683,"location","Michigan","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6331758,"Committee reports bill extending cooling-off rules to executive branch appointees",1353,136000,1489000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2309689-b4612c37d8555121329a8a5f8bab1cab&start=136&end=1489","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2309689-b4612c37d8555121329a8a5f8bab1cab/thumbnail_136000.jpg","/articles/6331758/Michigan/Committee-reports-bill-extending-cooling-off-rules-to-executive-branch-appointees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6331758-6c912c2f4df4f48192e811aa8e299dc2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775021716&Signature=BKZSwFUjH5Y-PxoucOzja-rTwLpyziakIeOiPxHhY6TgKvG2RswrvbmTF1pWyerxOQAsPzDzYF5MDLiEbMmhTYvbWo4pyQnbw5j81WKR1sNlz~XZTg-TIwp4I0bTZaQPVPoctmWC90VymDBt5ewzZBrppxB4nJjHjZ4Jev0pJv0b-5UoNYazDlz5eleCIKhopFdF88rY6YVM0yS3kGIqcNQqq7yTlojclAHK9OMjx8F47hWuuSAwi7-5ea30gQqFwzSBJ-MgHhD1TrEKo3-aotp-QssDlX6pmJ1eWOnKJALlht-tHPSOXHKXV7B~NJevNIHnM3Pd64FTEvbmyxifVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Government Operations reported House Bill 4063 with recommendation after Representative Martin, one of the bill sponsors, said the measure would apply to executives and department heads and keep them from immediately registering as lobbyists after leaving state service.

Representative Martin told the committee the measure is “ditto” to the sponsor’s description for legislators and is intended to keep department heads focused on state service while they hold office. He said the restriction would apply to appointed department heads and those in executive branch roles so their post‑employment activity would not distract from public service.

Committee members raised general questions about noncompete policies and the practicality of relying on internal rules versus statute. Representative Van Roe asked whether internal branch policies could achieve the same effect; witnesses and sponsors replied that a statutory “bright line” is cleaner and avoids uncertain enforcement of internal noncompete arrangements.

On a motion by Representative Harris to report House Bill 4063 with recommendation, the clerk called the roll. The committee recorded 3 yes votes, 0 no votes and two passes; the motion prevailed and House Bill 4063 was reported with recommendation.

The bill will advance through the House process after the committee report; no committee amendment or final House floor action was recorded at the meeting.","House Bill 4063, presented to the House Committee on Government Operations, would apply a post‑employment cooling-off restriction to executive branch officials and department heads; the committee reported the bill with recommendation.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":80,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":83,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6331761,"House committee reports bill to impose two-year cooling-off period for departing lawmakers",1324,1460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2309689-b4612c37d8555121329a8a5f8bab1cab&start=136&end=1460","/articles/6331761/Michigan/House-committee-reports-bill-to-impose-two-year-cooling-off-period-for-departing-lawmakers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6331761-93fcd89d06dc42409e46bfd33c0cbadf/orig.mp4?Expires=1775021716&Signature=axpI-l6xve439m6bRSWhkMRi3MUEpIKmI6Y1wX5Fysr3~FPDSEeGUAr65cR4IFWCQxU6P27PSreZP6uCIxaCZU7KQeKtjlmOldZwYPzXKT80Fg2mTdL7d2tBRrjiIAAfbfGFBzxrwzireYxRoOjcXgpKACzkh3CV10tz96RH1Q9ZWBq3bZmEifM0m8qmMsUBiXXAWv5afd73C9bk96klGO873kJ2UXcJ6qFqZaTEDtSMq8jAESH8napivfeUc1r~WtUGkpcM~RFyqw0ezHB3bKC0LvzGryyGoWbM7Wl6~OXb14J7tW2X8KWyjiqf~nDrdfd4H~aY9LccweYGPxM2Rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Committee on Government Operations on an unspecified date reported House Bill 4062 with recommendation after sponsor Representative Tisdale testified the measure would bar former state lawmakers from registering as lobbyists for two years after their term ends.

Representative Mark Tisdale, the bill sponsor, said the measure “helps ensure that elected officials focus on serving their constituents, during their time in office rather than positioning themselves for future employment.” He told the committee the bill applies to members of both the House and Senate and described it as intended to “slow the revolving door.”

Committee members questioned the length of the proposed restriction. Representative Vanderwall asked why the bill sets two years rather than a shorter period. Tisdale responded that two years provides “just enough of a separation” so that the member’s in‑office activity cannot be directly linked to a future hiring opportunity. Representative Fitzgerald and others raised queries about the role of lobbyists and the value lobbyists provide as institutional memory, while stressing the need to avoid any appearance of impropriety.

Tisdale referenced existing state rules and said he had found a change that took effect in 02/2014; he also cited a Center for Public Integrity article noting past House speakers who became lobbyists. The committee read two cards from stakeholders opposed to speaking in support of the bills: Aaron Shore of the Michigan Department of State and Logan Vorce of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.

On a motion by Representative Harris to report the bill with recommendation, the clerk called the roll. The committee recorded 3 yes votes, 0 no votes and two passes; the motion prevailed and House Bill 4062 was reported with recommendation.

The bill will next move through the House process under the usual committee-report rules; no final House vote was taken by the committee itself.","The House Committee on Government Operations reported House Bill 4062 with recommendation after testimony from the sponsor that the bill would bar former state lawmakers from registering as lobbyists for two years following the end of their term.","actionData","errors"]

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