Businesses: business corporations; power of corporations to spend in elections or ballot issues; revoke. Am...
The bill amends existing laws to remove corporations' ability to allocate funds for political campaigns and ballot initiatives. It aims to redefine the spending power of business corporations in the electoral process.
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SB 1085 — Businesses: business corporations; power of corporations to spend in elections or ballot issues; revoke. Amends sec. 261, 271, 821, 1012 & 1041 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.1261 et seq.) & adds sec. 261a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1086'26, SB 1087'26
Last action — 7/3/2026 - SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: MALLORY MCMORROW
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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In plain language
This bill revokes the power of corporations to spend on elections or ballot issues.
The bill amends existing laws to remove corporations' ability to allocate funds for political campaigns and ballot initiatives. It aims to redefine the spending power of business corporations in the electoral process.
Summary
Businesses: business corporations; power of corporations to spend in elections or ballot issues; revoke. Amends sec. 261, 271, 821, 1012 & 1041 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.1261 et seq.) & adds sec. 261a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1086'26, SB 1087'26
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Read SB 1085 on the official Michigan source →Action History
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7/3/2026 - SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: MALLORY MCMORROW
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 3 voted No
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 47 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 90 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eisen | — | Yea |
| LaFave | — | Yea |
| Rabhi | — | Yea |
| Ellison | — | Yea |
| LaGrand | — | Yea |
| Reilly | — | Yea |
| Beeler | — | Yea |
| Farrington | — | Yea |
| Lasinski | — | Yea |
| Rendon | — | Yea |
| Filler | — | Yea |
| Fink | — | Yea |
| Bezotte | — | Yea |
| Frederick | — | Yea |
| Sabo | — | Yea |
| Bolden | — | Yea |
| Garza | — | Yea |
| Manoogian | — | Yea |
| Shannon | — | Yea |
| Glenn | — | Yea |
| Sneller | — | Yea |
| Brabec | — | Yea |
| Sowerby | — | Yea |
| Brann | — | Yea |
| Griffin | — | Yea |
| Mekoski | — | Yea |
| Haadsma | — | Yea |
| Morse | — | Yea |
| Steenland | — | Yea |
| Calley | — | Yea |
| Thanedar | — | Yea |
| Cambensy | — | Yea |
| OMalley | — | Yea |
| ONeal | — | Yea |
| VanSingel | — | Yea |
| Howell | — | Yea |
| Pepper | — | Yea |
| Wakeman | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Wentworth | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Whiteford | — | Yea |
| Clemente | — | Yea |
| Kahle | — | Yea |
| Coleman | — | Yea |
| Yaroch | — | Yea |
| Kuppa | — | Yea |
| Berman | — | Nay |
| Hornberger | — | Nay |
| Allor | — | Nay |
| Outman | — | Nay |
| Angela Witwer | Democrat | Yea |
| Carol Glanville | Democrat | Yea |
| Cynthia Neeley | Democrat | Yea |
| Darrin Camilleri | Democrat | Yea |
| John Cherry | Democrat | Yea |
| Joseph Tate | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie Brixie | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie M. Rogers | Democrat | Yea |
| Kara Hope | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly A Breen | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Laurie Pohutsky | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Cavanagh | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Koleszar | Democrat | Yea |
| Ranjeev Puri | Democrat | Yea |
| Samantha Steckloff | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Anthony | Democrat | Yea |
| Tullio Liberati Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Tyrone Carter | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann M. Bollin | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Paquette | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley Slagh | Republican | Yea |
| Bryan Posthumus | Republican | Yea |
| David W. Martin | Republican | Yea |
| Greg VanWoerkom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Markkanen | Republican | Yea |
| John Damoose | Republican | Yea |
| John R. Roth | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Bellino Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Borton | Republican | Yea |
| Luke Meerman | Republican | Yea |
| Mark A Tisdel | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Hall | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Maddock | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Hoitenga | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Harris | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Mueller | Republican | Yea |
| Pauline Wendzel | Republican | Nay |
| Phil Green | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Hauck | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Sarah Lightner | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Carra | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Albert | Republican | Nay |
| Timothy Beson | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 36 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (38)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| MacDonald | — | Yea |
| Schmidt | — | Yea |
| Ananich | — | Yea |
| Shirkey | — | Yea |
| Barrett | — | Yea |
| Hollier | — | Yea |
| Stamas | — | Yea |
| Horn | — | Yea |
| Bizon | — | Yea |
| Outman | — | Yea |
| Bullock | — | Yea |
| LaSata | — | Yea |
| Zorn | — | Yea |
| Dayna Polehanki | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Geiss | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jeff Irwin | Democrat | Yea |
| Jeremy Moss | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Hertel | Democrat | Yea |
| Mallory McMorrow | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Paul Wojno | Democrat | Yea |
| Rosemary Bayer | Democrat | Yea |
| Sean McCann | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Chang | Democrat | Yea |
| Sylvia Santana | Democrat | Yea |
| Winnie Brinks | Democrat | Yea |
| Aric Nesbitt | Republican | Yea |
| Curtis S VanderWall | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Lauwers | Republican | Yea |
| Douglas C Wozniak | Republican | Yea |
| Edward McBroom | Republican | Yea |
| Gregory Alexander | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Runestad | Republican | Yea |
| Jon Bumstead | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Daley | Republican | Yea |
| Lana Theis | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Huizenga | Republican | Yea |
| Roger Victory | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Johnson | Republican | Yea |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1085 do?
- Businesses: business corporations; power of corporations to spend in elections or ballot issues; revoke. Amends sec. 261, 271, 821, 1012 & 1041 of 1972 PA 284 (MCL 450.1261 et seq.) & adds sec. 261a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1086'26, SB 1087'26
- What is the current status of SB 1085?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 1085?
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