A Michigan campaign to stop public utilities and large state government contractors from donating to political causes turned in signatures Wednesday to get on the November ballot.

Supporters of Michiganders for Money out of Politics argue those groups have given money to lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to buy political influence and avoid accountability.

Dr. Aisha Harris is with one of the coalition groups behind the measure. She said she has seen the influence-peddling system take a real-life toll.

“When insurance companies and corporate interests can spend enormous amounts of money influencing the political system, what is best for the patients is too often pushed to the sidelines. That creates a system where lawmakers hear more from lobbyists and donors than from physicians, nurses, and people struggling to afford care,” Harris said during a press conference Wednesday.

Aside from limiting political giving, the ballot initiative would also expand policies that require outside groups spending money on Michigan campaigns to reveal their donors.

Sean McBrearty is with the Money out of Politics campaign’s leadership team.

“This is going to require a broader definition of electioneering that includes any mention of the candidate or ballot initiative within 100 days of a general or within 30 days of a primary election. And it’s going to require disclosure of funders to those. So, it will dramatically change the political system that we see across Michigan right now,” McBrearty told reporters and supporters.