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MI SB1513
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires candidates for elective office to file an affidavit with the Secretary of State stating they have not been convicted of a felony involving dishonesty, deceit, fraud, or breach of public trust within the preceding 20 years that was related to their official capacity in local, state, or federal government.
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Prohibits the Secretary of State from placing a candidate on the ballot unless the required affidavit has been received.
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Amends section 933 to establish that making a false affidavit or swearing falsely under oath for the purpose of qualifying as a candidate under section 558 or 558a is perjury, punishable as provided in section 936.
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The bill takes effect only if Senate Joint Resolution V of the 95th Legislature becomes part of the Michigan Constitution.
Legislative Description
Public employees and officers; other; candidates for elected public office; prohibit placement on ballot if convicted of certain offenses. Amends sec. 933 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.933) & adds sec. 558a.
Elections, candidates
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Campaign And Election Oversight
9/28/2010