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MI SB0692

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cameron Brown

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from directly or indirectly giving, lending, or promising valuable consideration to another person as a reward for voting or refraining from voting

  • Prohibits any person from accepting valuable consideration for registering to vote, refraining from registering to vote, voting in a particular manner, or refraining from voting at an election

  • Violation is a felony punishable by imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to $5,000, or both, for each violation

  • Defines "person" to include individuals, businesses, partnerships, corporations, associations, committees, and other organizations acting jointly

  • Takes effect only if Senate Bill No. 693 of the 95th Legislature is enacted into law

Legislative Description

Elections; offenses; penalties for providing or receiving compensation to register to vote or refrain from registering to vote; provide for, and amend penalties for providing or receiving compensation to vote or refrain from voting. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0693'09

Elections, voters

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Ethics And Elections

3/3/2010

Committee Referrals

Ethics And Elections3/3/2010
Campaign & Election Oversight7/15/2009

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