Michigan Secretary of State Assesses Near Record Fine for Campaign Finance Violations - State and Federal Communications

March 13, 2014  •  

Michigan Secretary of State Assesses Near Record Fine for Campaign Finance Violations

Michigan

The Service Employees International Union has agreed to pay a $199,000 fine in a settlement agreement arising out of allegations of campaign finance violations. This fine is the second-largest in the history of the state.

The violations were a result of a 2012 ballot question to amend the state Constitution regarding home health care. They included commingling of funds, late filings, not identifying all accounts used, and not providing complete or accurate campaign statements.

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson said of the settlement agreement, “This agreement reflects our commitment to transparency and accountability in the campaign finance process, especially in an election year.”

 

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