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MI HB4656
Bill
Status
7/18/2012
Primary Sponsor
Lesia Liss
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the names of elected or appointed officials from appearing on ballot-related materials provided to voters, including absent voter ballots, ballot instructions, mailing envelopes, and return envelopes.
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Allows use of ballot-related materials printed before the effective date that contain an official's name only if that official is not a candidate at the election where the materials are being used.
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Establishes penalties of up to $100 for a first violation and up to $250 for subsequent violations, both classified as misdemeanors.
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Effective 91 days after final adjournment of the 2012 regular legislative session.
Legislative Description
Elections; campaign practices; prohibition for politicians' names to be attached to certain election-related materials sent to voters; provide for. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931a.
Campaign finance, campaign practices
Last Action
Assigned Pa 280'12
7/18/2012