Michigan 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

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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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill revokes corporations' power to spend on elections or ballot issues.

This legislation amends existing laws to remove the ability of business corporations to spend money on elections and ballot measures. It aims to restrict corporate influence 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

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. 7/3/2026 - SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: MALLORY MCMORROW

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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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
Who sponsors SB 1085?
SB 1085 is sponsored by Paul Wojno (Democrat) and Aric Nesbitt (Republican).
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.
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