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MI SB0754

Bill

Status

Vetoed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mark Jansen

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires persons applying in-person to register to vote to present official state identification, an operator's or chauffeur's license, or other generally recognized picture identification card.

  • Treats in-person registration applications without proper photo identification as mail registration applications, with exceptions for those obtaining state ID or driver's license and presenting alternative approved documents.

  • Requires third-party voter registration organizations to register with the Department of State and provide organization name, officer names, and registered agent information within 30 days of forms becoming available.

  • Mandates third-party registration organizations designate at least one person to complete state voter registration training and ensures all registration agents sign compliance statements certifying they will follow state election laws.

  • Requires third-party organizations to deliver voter registration applications to county or township clerks within 15 days of receipt, or within 2 business days if received within 7 days before federal election registration deadline.

Legislative Description

Elections; registration; photograph identification for in-person voter registration applicants; require, and provide registration and training of third-party voter registration organizations. Amends sec. 509v of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.509v) & adds sec. 497c.

Elections, voters

Last Action

Postponed For The Day

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Redistricting And Elections2/14/2012
Local Government And Elections10/12/2011

Full Bill Text

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