Facing a deadline to pass sweeping new ethics rules voters called on them to produce last year, Michigan lawmakers are divided over early legislative drafts, including Gov. Gretchen Whimter (D) favoring a controversial exemption for spouses while others want to close the loophole.
A House package unveiled Thursday mirrors a recently introduced Senate measure that would require state lawmakers to report details of their finances. Beginning on April 15 lawmakers would have to disclose every source of their income, assets held for investment or production of income, significant liabilities, positions held in organizations, future employment agreements and their spouse’s occupation.
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