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MI SB0825

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Robertson

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan sentencing guidelines to establish felony classifications and sentencing ranges for 27 election law violations under Chapter 168 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

  • Classifies election offenses into two categories: Class G felonies with a statutory maximum of 2-4 years and Class E felonies with a statutory maximum of 4-5 years.

  • Covers violations including false statements in voter registration, absentee ballot fraud, ballot tampering, voter intimidation, and election official misconduct.

  • Takes effect August 15, 2012, contingent upon Senate Bill No. 823 of the 96th Legislature being enacted into law.

  • Introduced by Senator Robertson and approved by the Governor on June 27, 2012.

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain Michigan election law violations; enact. Amends sec. 11d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0823'11

Criminal procedure, sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0278'12 With Immediate Effect

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Redistricting And Elections2/14/2012
Local Government And Elections11/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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