Elections: other; certification that contributions for election administration are not from foreign nationals; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 645a.

New requirement for non-governmental entities to file certification confirming no foreign donations before entering election administration agreements

Mandatory annual renewal of certification with updates required within 5 business days if information changes

Requirement for Secretary of State to maintain records and post certifications on website

Governmental entities must provide quarterly reports listing all entities providing election administration services

Prohibition on governmental entities entering or continuing agreements with non-compliant entities

Misdemeanor penalties for knowingly failing to provide accurate certification

Removed imprisonment penalty for individuals, keeping only monetary fines

Added definition of 'person is knowingly a recipient' including actual knowledge and constructive knowledge standards

Added new section 645a requiring persons providing funds for election administration to file certifications disclosing whether they are recipients of foreign donations before entering agreements with governmental entities.

Added definitions for 'foreign donation' (payments from foreign nationals without consideration) and 'foreign national' (non-US citizens, foreign governments, foreign political parties, and foreign entities).

Added enforcement mechanisms including annual certification renewal requirements, quarterly reporting by governmental entities, and misdemeanor penalties for knowingly failing to provide accurate certifications.

Established specific timelines: certifications due 10 business days before agreements, annual renewals, and 5 business days to update certifications when information changes.

Removed webpage navigation elements and committee bill listing context that were part of the original HTML structure but not substantive legislative content.