Campaign finance: violations; authority of the attorney general's office to resolve violations involving the secretary of state; provide for. Amends sec. 15 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215).

New declaratory ruling procedures with specific timelines (48 hours for public availability, 45 business days for proposed response, 60 business days for final ruling) and public comment periods.

New complaint form requirements including certification that factual contentions are supported by evidence, with provisions for when complainants cannot fully certify evidence.

Updated late filing fee waiver criteria to include transportation system strikes as a valid reason for good cause.

New provisions requiring the secretary of state to investigate apparent violations and post findings on their website within 45 business days of receiving a rebuttal statement.

Formal complaint process with specific timelines for notice, response, and rebuttal submissions, plus requirements for public posting of complaints and responses on the secretary of state's website.

Added civil penalty provisions allowing fines up to triple the amount of improper contribution or expenditure plus $1,000 per violation, with judicial review options.

Clarified roles for attorney general involvement when violations involve the secretary of state or their family, and established referral procedures for felony violations.