1. Are you lobbying?
Activity
Calling a state representative, encouraging them to vote forGeneral
education to public officials on issues not legislation.
General education to public officials on issues not legislation.
Emailing the Secretary of State, encouraging him/her to take a
specificstance on a proposed administrative action.
Buying ad space in a local newspaper, voicing opposition to
legislationand asking the public to contact their legislators in
opposition to the bill.
Writing a letter to the editor, urging the public to contact legislatorsin
favor of proposed legislation.
·A nonprofit's response to written requests from a legislative bodyfor
technical advice on pending legislation.
Speaking to legislators (but not the general public) on matters
thatmay affect the organization's own existence, power, tax-exempt
status,and similar matters.
Making available the results of "nonpartisan analysis,study or
research"on a legislative issue that presents a sufficiently full and
fair expositionof the pertinent facts to enable the audience to form
an independent opinion.
A nonprofit's discussion of broad,social, economic and similarpolicy
issues whose resolution would require legislation,even if
specificlegislation on the matter is pending.
A nonprofit's communications to its members on legislation thatdoes
not encourage them to contact public officials.
Source: INDEPENDENT SECTOR and the Michigan Nonprofit Association
Michigan
yes/no
IRS
yes/no